Monthly Archives: June 2016

The Guardian view on the Orlando shootings: a time for calm, and for sorrow

Posted on June 30, 2016 by yorkagainstthewar

Gary Younge The Guardian Weekly 17 June 2016 The first reaction to the dreadful crime in Florida – the worst mass shooting in US history – must be one of sympathy and solidarity for the victims and those who loved … Continue reading →

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Conflict and terror cost world trillions, says peace index

Posted on June 29, 2016 by yorkagainstthewar

Sam Jones The Guardian Weekly 17 June 2016 The world’s expensive  slide into violence and unrest continued last year, with conflict, terrorism and political instability costing the global economy $13.6 trillion, according to the annual global peace index. The 2016 … Continue reading →

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The UK and UN Peace Operations: A Case for Greater Engagement

Posted on June 18, 2016 by yorkagainstthewar

David Curran & Paul D Williams 26 May 2016 Oxford Research Group has published a new report, written by David Curran and Paul D. Williams, on why the UK needs to take on a greater role in UN peace operations. … Continue reading →

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Replacing Trident will cost at least £205bn, campaigners say

Posted on June 15, 2016 by yorkagainstthewar

Research from the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament also suggests cost will be much higher than previously estimated Richard Norton-Taylor The Guardian Thursday 12 May 2016 00.01 BST The total cost of replacing the Trident nuclear missile system will come to at … Continue reading →

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