Genocide prevention in Canada's interest, report says

[JohnCanadian]

Re: Genocide prevention in Canada's interest, report says

If you knew anything about the citizens of your country, you'd realize the majority hate the foreign policies of the current Harper government, which is why it's called a MINORITY GOVERNMENT. They have damaged Canada's standing in the world by kissing US/Israel ass and siding with the genocidal Israeli government.

Yes unfortunately Stephen Harper has a few mistakes too many. What I was very disappointed about was the recognition of Kosovo by my country. That is a huge mistake that we made.

Our reputation has been tainted for a few reasons predominantly recognizing Kosovo's independence. We have been neutral for all of these years and now that reputation is ruined.

We should have followed Spain's and Romania's very intelligent choice in not to recognize Kosovo's independence. Many Canadians have hold a high regard of respect in Spain's and Romania's decision, there decision not to recognize Kosovo is very much a positive progression in their Diplomacy and their International Policies.

Bulgaria made a very very foolish decision in recognizing Kosovo, what is worse about that country is that they did not think through the consequences or provide any analysis and allow public debate. Bulgaria lost a lot of respect for that.

Just because my Government recognized Kosovo's Independence does not mean that all Canadians agree with the decision

However the Spanish and the Romanians took their time and thought through the process and its consequences they also allowed public debate including with their Political Parties. Spain and Romania took this situation with a steady hand.

Romania as the sole Regional Power in SEE/Balkans is setting a positive example for the stability of SEE/Balkans, this is indeed good for Romania's Diplomatic Policies and future plans in the International Arena. (Central Europe and SEE/Balkans are two entirely separate regions in Europe. Romania is not in Central Europe but located in SEE/Balkans)

Bulgaria's decision is very uncoordinated and indeed stupid.

[KanadaHye]

Re: Genocide prevention in Canada's interest, report says

You criticize Canada. What has your country Armenia ever done for world peace. Nothing. So instead of attacking my country which has for years all around the world prevent and peace keep major conflicts and thus contributing to Canada having one of the most high regarded reputations in the world as a result of it. You should think very carefully to see what your country is doing to the region of the Middle East, matter of fact Armenia is aggravating the situation by dealing with Iran, actually Armenia is breaking International Law since Iranian sanctions were put in place, Armenia should be adhering to these sanctions placed on Iran. Armenia should have adopted these sanctions just like any other UN Member. The sanctions were passed from the Security Council and not a single country target sanction.

If you knew anything about the citizens of your country, you'd realize the majority hate the foreign policies of the current Harper government, which is why it's called a MINORITY GOVERNMENT. They have damaged Canada's standing in the world by kissing US/Israel ass and siding with the genocidal Israeli government.

[Gavur]

Re: Genocide prevention in Canada's interest, report says

You criticize Canada. What has your country Armenia ever done for world peace. Nothing. So instead of attacking my country which has for years all around the world prevent and peace keep major conflicts and thus contributing to Canada having one of the most high regarded reputations in the world as a result of it. You should think very carefully to see what your country is doing to the region of the Middle East, matter of fact Armenia is aggravating the situation by dealing with Iran, actually Armenia is breaking International Law since Iranian sanctions were put in place, Armenia should be adhering to these sanctions placed on Iran. Armenia should have adopted these sanctions just like any other UN Member. The sanctions were passed from the Security Council and not a single country target sanction.

If you fail to see the hypocrisy in your Western arse, you're shiat out of luck; or, just shiat.

[JohnCanadian]

Re: Genocide prevention in Canada's interest, report says

I don't know how these governments can spew this B.S. with a straight face.....

Genocide prevention in Canada's interest, report says

Canada's national security depends on intervening to prevent mass atrocities and should be a national priority, according to a new report.

"If we continue to deal with looming genocides and other mass atrocities in a reactive manner, we will confront more than just the moral failure to save lives," the authors write, adding, "inevitably, Canada and the U.S. will face threats to their own national security and prosperity."

Retired general Romeo Dallaire, retired diplomat Robert Fowler, former NDP leader Ed Broadbent, Tory Senator Hugh Segal contributed to the report from the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University,

The report outlines the security, political and financial costs of inaction.

For example, mass atrocities often precipitate the spread of communicable diseases. Those fleeing such conflicts could be carriers of such diseases and could end up in Canada.

Public health threats
"Little attention has been paid to the possibility that a neglected humanitarian crisis could evolve into a global pandemic," the report says.

"The costs of not responding to occurrences of mass atrocities in seemingly isolated areas afflicted by the suspension of health care and inoculation programs … may create significant public health threats to residents of American and Canadian cities."

The report also argues that a reactive approach to mass atrocities is much costlier than preventive action.

"The economic costs of intervention are always higher once mass atrocities are underway," it states.

The report makes a number of recommendations to the Canadian government.

The prime minister should make preventing mass atrocities a national priority and appoint an international security minister as a senior member of cabinet, it says.

Soft power interventions
Along with beefing up the Canadian Forces, it suggests creating a civilian-led Canadian Prevention Corps to work with special envoys on preventative diplomacy and fact-finding missions.

The report takes a close look at disasters such as Rwanda, where the world looked on as hundreds of thousands of people were massacred.

Frank Chalk, a history professor at Concordia, an expert on genocide and a co-director of the project, said Canada could have brought pressure on the Rwandan government, from freezing bank accounts to expelling Rwandan students — often the children of officials who would later fan the genocide — from Canadian universities.

These sorts of soft power reactions should be the first resort in future crises, the report said. But if diplomatic efforts and economic sanctions don't work, countries must be prepared to use force.

Dallaire said force should be restricted to protecting the innocent and enhancing security and stability.

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/0...-genocide.html

You criticize Canada. What has your country Armenia ever done for world peace. Nothing. So instead of attacking my country which has for years all around the world prevent and peace keep major conflicts and thus contributing to Canada having one of the most high regarded reputations in the world as a result of it. You should think very carefully to see what your country is doing to the region of the Middle East, matter of fact Armenia is aggravating the situation by dealing with Iran, actually Armenia is breaking International Law since Iranian sanctions were put in place, Armenia should be adhering to these sanctions placed on Iran. Armenia should have adopted these sanctions just like any other UN Member. The sanctions were passed from the Security Council and not a single country target sanction.

[KanadaHye]

I don't know how these governments can spew this B.S. with a straight face.....

Genocide prevention in Canada's interest, report says

Canada's national security depends on intervening to prevent mass atrocities and should be a national priority, according to a new report.

"If we continue to deal with looming genocides and other mass atrocities in a reactive manner, we will confront more than just the moral failure to save lives," the authors write, adding, "inevitably, Canada and the U.S. will face threats to their own national security and prosperity."

Retired general Romeo Dallaire, retired diplomat Robert Fowler, former NDP leader Ed Broadbent, Tory Senator Hugh Segal contributed to the report from the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University,

The report outlines the security, political and financial costs of inaction.

For example, mass atrocities often precipitate the spread of communicable diseases. Those fleeing such conflicts could be carriers of such diseases and could end up in Canada.

Public health threats
"Little attention has been paid to the possibility that a neglected humanitarian crisis could evolve into a global pandemic," the report says.

"The costs of not responding to occurrences of mass atrocities in seemingly isolated areas afflicted by the suspension of health care and inoculation programs … may create significant public health threats to residents of American and Canadian cities."

The report also argues that a reactive approach to mass atrocities is much costlier than preventive action.

"The economic costs of intervention are always higher once mass atrocities are underway," it states.

The report makes a number of recommendations to the Canadian government.

The prime minister should make preventing mass atrocities a national priority and appoint an international security minister as a senior member of cabinet, it says.

Soft power interventions
Along with beefing up the Canadian Forces, it suggests creating a civilian-led Canadian Prevention Corps to work with special envoys on preventative diplomacy and fact-finding missions.

The report takes a close look at disasters such as Rwanda, where the world looked on as hundreds of thousands of people were massacred.

Frank Chalk, a history professor at Concordia, an expert on genocide and a co-director of the project, said Canada could have brought pressure on the Rwandan government, from freezing bank accounts to expelling Rwandan students — often the children of officials who would later fan the genocide — from Canadian universities.

These sorts of soft power reactions should be the first resort in future crises, the report said. But if diplomatic efforts and economic sanctions don't work, countries must be prepared to use force.

Dallaire said force should be restricted to protecting the innocent and enhancing security and stability.

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/09/22/report-genocide.html