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Global Outlook Articles by Ramesh Thakur
Ramesh Thakur is emeritus professor in the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University; Senior Fellow, Toda Peace Institute; and a member of the Asia-Pacific Leadership Network Board of Directors. He was formerly a United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Co-Convenor of the APLN.
Turning the Gaza Ceasefire into a Circuit-Breaker
By Ramesh Thakur | 27 November, 2023
Israelis and Palestinians have to somehow draw a line under the past – or they will face a future of chaos.
Nuclear Disarmament and UN Reforms
By Ramesh Thakur | 19 October, 2023
It would be false to claim that a UN-negotiated treaty, following a UN-authorised process and conference, has no implications for the legality and legitimacy of nuclear-weapon possession and practices.
India-Pakistan Cricket is Downstream of Politics
By Ramesh Thakur | 09 October, 2023
In the early afternoon of 14 October, India and Pakistan will play their first cricket match in many a year on the soil of either country. It's a passion that unites the two peoples.
Diaspora Politics Blow Up Canada–India Relations
By Ramesh Thakur | 28 September, 2023
Relations between Canada and India are in a tailspin after allegations that India was behind the June 18 killing of a prominent British Columbia Sikh leader who was wanted in India on murder and terrorism charges.
US Decides to Supply Depleted Uranium Shells to Ukraine
By Ramesh Thakur | 11 September, 2023
The US announced on 6 September that it will provide armour-piercing depleted uranium shells to Ukraine.
Powerful Nuclear Norms Trump Tinkering With Treaties
By Ramesh Thakur | 11 August, 2023
The legal status of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty remains in limbo. And its normative force may be at risk of being weakened by overenthusiastic champions.
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