America's Kingdom of Heaven
The US government now claims that it alone can control outer space. Adam Elkus asks whether that sort of saber-rattling will seriously deter China, among other countries.
Make Room for Peace at the War Museum
Military museums, even in a relatively peaceful country like Canada, have to be prompted and prodded to include a peace focus in their work, writes Debbie Grisdale.
The Mine Ban at 10 Years
Yeshua Moser-Puangsuwan celebrates a remarkably effective international treaty. Even countries which never signed on, like the US, have basically adhered to the spirit of the 1996 Mine Ban Treaty, and the international trade in these weapons has all but ended.
Central Asian States Grow Colder to the West
Eric Walberg reports on changes in the region's alignments, and on new efforts to save the shrinking Aral Sea.
Islam and Education in Toronto
Joan Montgomerie listens and learns from Toronto Muslims, with a special focus on how imams can be trained for, and supported in, their work with congregations in Canada.
Climate Change and the Coming Energy Crisis
What is the bigger threat to survival: global warming or peak oil? In December 2006, Science for Peace and Peace Magazine sponsored a one-day forum on both these essential topics, which have usually been discussed in isolation. While there is no room for great optimism, writes Metta Spencer, our commitment to make painful but necessary changes may yet save life on earth.
Ignoring Rwanda: From Genocide to Justice
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda receives considerably less attention than its former-Yugoslav counterpart, and many Rwandans are unaware of its work in prosecuting the most serious crimes from the 1994 genocide. The tribunal is now trying to improve its visibility in Rwanda and also support the local justice system, notes Caroline Thomas.
The Clinton Global Initiative
Deborah Bassett reports on the US ex-president's efforts to get serious resources committed to global problems.
Dalai Lama Finds (even more) Happiness on Becoming Canadian Citizen
"Now that I am a citizen, I want to know what my rights and duties are," the Dalai Lama told his audience. Michelle Johnson reports on a joyous ceremony in Vancouver, where the Tibetan monk became an honorary Canadian.
UN Passes Arms Trade Treaty
The General Assembly has voted to curb the international trade in small arms, writes Ron Shirtliff.
Reviews: Michael Byers, War Law: Understanding International Law and Armed Conflict, reviewed by James Applegate; Steven Staples, Missile Defence: Round One, reviewed by Shirley Farlinger; X-Static fabric, reviewed by Ken Simons.
Newsworthy: UN Managing Rebels in Nepal; Ban Ki-Moon is Secretary-General; Updates on Violent Conflicts; Nobel Peace Laureates Meet in Rome
The Peace Crossword (in Litsoft .puz format)
