Climatic Effects of Nuclear War
Virtually any use of nuclear weapons would gravely affect the global climate. Steven Starr takes us through nuclear winter, nuclear darkness, and all the other scenarios which can only be avoided through a comprehensive ban on nukes.
Strategic Organizing for the Middle East
Jeff Halper is a well-known activist for Palestinian rights, particularly in the movement against house demolitions. Maxine Kaufman Lacusta spoke to him during his Canadian speaking tour.
The Children of Adam: Obama, Canada and Peace
It is in the field of nuclear disarmament that the "Obama moment" offers the greatest hope, Hon. Douglas Roche OC told a Pugwash audience in late March.
Cyber Warfare
Politically-motivated hackers may bring chaos to a wired society by targeting a rival state's networks, but there's no doomsday scenario in the cards at present, says Wojciech Gryc.
Food Security: A Post-War Recovery
The civil war is now over, but Sierra Leone is having to deal with its effects on farmland and rural labor. Emily McGiffin looks at some of the efforts to restore self-sufficiency as the country rebuilds.
Pestilence, Famine, War, Neoliberalism, and Premature Deaths
Judith Deutsch on the threat of mass extinction in the face of climate change and military proliferation.
Sri Lanka's Turmoil Far From Over
The Sri Lankan government appears to be in no mood to talk reconciliation in the wake of its victory over the Tamil Tigers, and (quite improbably) seems to be recasting the conflict as a victory over the "West." Meanwhile, writes Rajan Philips, refugees, media workers, and human rights workers are more vulnerable than ever.
How to Address Human Rights Violations after a Regime of Terror: The Example of Guatemala
Truth commissions and war crimes trials are not the only viable solutions to post-conflict nation building. Zoe Berman looks at how Guatemala is facing these questions in the aftermath of its 36-year-long war.
Statesmen Turning Anti-Nuclear
Metta Spencer looks at the flood of statements from retired political leaders -- many of them enthusiastic supporters of nukes when in power -- who are now calling for global nuclear disarmament.
Reviews: Ahmed Rashid, Descent into Chaos, reviewed by John Bacher.
Newsworthy: Swedish peaceniks jailed; Roche receives award; Russian nuclear forces; Russians, US negotiating
The Peace Crossword (in Litsoft .puz format)
