Iran: the Neocons Are At It Again by Ralph Nader, Counterpunch, Jan. 12, 2012 The same neocons who persuaded George W. Bush and crew to, in Ron Paul’s inimitable words, “lie their way into invading Iraq” in 2003, are beating…
Energy Wars 2012
Michael T. Clare, Counterpunch, Jan. 10, 2012 Welcome to an edgy world where a single incident at an energy “chokepoint” could set a region aflame, provoking bloody encounters, boosting oil prices, and putting the global economy at risk. With energy…
Annual General Meeting: Peace Alliance Winnipeg
Location: Boardroom, Social Planning Council of Winnipeg, 300 – 207 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB Agenda: Chairperson’s Report Treasurer’s Report Election of Executive Members Election Information: Five positions are open: chairperson, secretary, treasurer and two members at large Anyone who is…
Screening & panel discussion: Myths for Profit
Location: Carol Shields Auditorium, Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba Come watch an award-winning video and participate in a panel discussion that includes director Amy Miller. “Myths for Profit” challenges the popular conception that Canada is a global good…
First Syria, then Iran?
A mistaken case for Syrian regime change By Aisling Byrne, Asia Times, Jan. 5, 2012 “War with Iran is already here,” wrote a leading Israeli commentator recently, describing “the combination of covert warfare and international pressure” being applied to Iran.…
Leaving Afghanistan
Notes on Afghanistan: The Surge to Withdrawal by Vijay Prashad, Counterpunch, January 6, 2012 Kabul sprawls like an injured lion. Its population has increased four-fold to 4.5 million over the past ten years. War refugees, fleeing the countryside for the…