Jul 17, 2019
The ongoing war in Yemen explained
Asia Pacific Currents
Kamillia el-Eriani, a Melbourne-based professor of sociology and politics, talks to Jiselle Hanna about the dynamics and deep roots of the conflict in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia
Jan 3, 2019
At Saudi Arabia's request, Netflix censors commentary on war crimes and mass starvation
Netflix's decision to censor an episode of comedian Hasan Minhaj's series, blocking access to it within Saudi Arabia, has implications that ripple far beyond the borders of the Saudi dictatorship.
Dec 18, 2018
Canada on track for record arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Ryan Donnelly
Canadian rifle and ammunition sales to Saudi Arabia in 2018 is about to hit an all-time record, beating out previous records set in 2017 and 2016 – the same period of the Saudi-led war in Yemen.
Nov 29, 2018
Canada's Saudi weapons sales a moral race to the bottom
With each new reported Saudi atrocity, Canadian leaders dig in their heels and issue earnest statements about "troubling" revelations, and respect for human rights and the rule of law.
Oct 22, 2018
NDP calls on Trudeau to cancel sale of armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia
Brent Patterson
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says the sale of LAV 6s must stop following the murder Jamal Khashoggi.
Aug 22, 2018
Joint statement on Canada's support for women human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia
Canadian organizations have signed on supporting rights of women’s rights activists Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sada, and commend Minister Freeland for her uncompromising stand for human rights.
Aug 17, 2018
Memeing away foreign policy alternatives: weekly news roundup
Sophia Reuss
The majority of this week’s roundup revolves around the Trudeau government’s failure to deliver on many of its progressive promises -- and the hollowness of those promises in the first place.
Aug 16, 2018
How to build on the opportunity for change created by the Saudi Arabia spat
rabble staff
How do we apply pressure to push for changes in the relationship with Saudi Arabia? Here are three progressive comprehensive campaigns that could make a real impact.
Aug 15, 2018
Trudeau's slavish support for Saudi monarchy
Yves Engler
The Trudeau government has largely maintained the Conservative government's pro-Saudi policies and support for Riyadh's belligerence in the region.
Aug 11, 2018
Trudeau should go all in with Saudi Arabia
Yves Engler
Trudeau should see Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's diplomatic break and raise him a wide-ranging ethical challenge. Here's how.
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