#peace process

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has rejected claims by retired Thai Maj Gen Rangsi Kitiyansap accusing Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim of being a “hidden hand” in the Thailand–Cambodia peace process. Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar said the allegations were baseless, unfair, and deeply disappointing, especially from a former senior officer. Thai General He said…

What Canada’s Recognition of Palestine Means for Global Diplomacy

I enjoyed speaking with Matt Ingram of CHCH News, on Mark Carney's decision to recognise the State of Palestine.

Amidst much bitter debate, critical questions remain unanswered.

Does the Palestinian Authority have any real capacity to meet Carney's conditions before the UN General Assembly convenes this autumn? What will Carney do if they unable or unwilling to comply?

Will the Netanyahu government try to forestall additional countries recognising Palestine, by allowing more water, medicine, and food to reach Gaza's civilians, or will it instead tighten its grip on the region in defiance?

MANILA, Philippines — In the southern part of the Philippines, a group of people known as the Moro have been fighting for their rights and autonomy for many years. They are mostly Muslims from different ethnic backgrounds, and their struggle is about gaining control and independence for their region, which is called the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Philippines – Level…

The resumption of heavy Israeli strikes in Gaza immediately cast into question the status of the remaining hostages held there by Hamas and other groups — with fewer than half of the 59 left still thought to be alive, according to the Israeli government. A recent New York Times analysis showed that at least 41 hostages had died during their captivity by Hamas and its allies. Of the 251 people…