The Age of Ensh*ttenment
Because satire ruffled a few powerful feathers, Australia passed legislation that could land people in jail if they falsely present themselves as representatives of government agencies. That did not stop…
International
“I know it when I see it”
The New York Times published a piece by Brown University Professor Omer Bartov, titled, “I’m a Scholar of Genocide. I Know It When I See It.” At the risk of…
Good stuff at the UN
For those of us who believe the world’s major problems are global and therefore require... The post Good stuff at the UN first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Humans are capable of immense depravity
"The blunt reality is that when there are no consequences, we humans are capable of immense depravity toward those we are taught to scorn as subhuman."
Just transition warriors walk the talk
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions should be a motherhood issue. Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased... The post Just transition warriors walk the talk first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
The UN’s contentious motion on slavery
Earlier this month the United Nations passed Resolution A/80/L.48: Commemoration of the abolition of slavery... The post The UN’s contentious motion on slavery first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Hungary opts for Europe
What’s not to celebrate about the Hungarian election? Prime Minister Viktor Orban, good friend of... The post Hungary opts for Europe first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Belligerent and erratic
On March 21, Donald Trump threatened to obliterate parts of Iran if the Strait of Hormuz was not fully opened within 48 hours. Hours before that deadline, Trump delayed the…
A rupture to the world order
In January, Mark Carnie told the World Economic Forum conference in Davos, Switzerland, about a "rupture to the world order." I was aware of the Prime Minister's speech to the…
Killing Iranians
When the American/Israeli attack on Iran hit the news, and the world heard that supreme... The post Killing Iranians first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
About the decline of Western civilization
The American administration has been expressing concern lately about the “decline” of Western civilization. The... The post About the decline of Western civilization first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Canada’s shameful response to Trump’s Wag the Dog effort
The contrast with our language on Ukraine is stark. For four years, Canadian officials have rightly called Russia’s invasion an “unprovoked,” “unjustifiable,” “illegal” violation of the UN Charter and of…
Iran’s criminal (and devout) regime
Sometimes one wonders about the connection of religion and morality. We currently have a trio... The post Iran’s criminal (and devout) regime first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Nuclear arms race redux—should we join?
“The End of Arms Control” read the recent headline in The New York Times. The... The post Nuclear arms race redux—should we join? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
The rules-based world order isn’t dead yet
Amidst the economic and other mischief that President Trump is fomenting, much of the world... The post The rules-based world order isn’t dead yet first appeared on Views from the…
After words of the Presidente-for Life
This is a response from A. Reader to Mr Stewart's comment at the post Middle powers must act together because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.,,
China … our new friend?
Canadians might be excused for not knowing who their friends are these days. Our best... The post China … our new friend? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
About Canada’s sick neighbour
One of the most articulate critics of Donald Trump and his warriors is Boston College historian Heather Cox Richardson. Below the separator is the text of her recent Substack post:
Middle powers must act together because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu
A friend who worked in the PMO years ago says Mark Carney was known in Ottawa as a straight-shooter who often wrote his own speeches and did so very quickly.…
IN-SIGHTS 2026-01-21 20:05:33
I generally avoid spending money on American publications, but The Atlantic remains indispensable. Today, staff writer David A. Graham describes a deeply dangerous individual whose towering arrogance convinces him he…