by Peace | Jul 7, 2023 | Ukraine, Vrede en oorlog
On 11 and 12 July, the NATO summit will take place in Vilnius. The summit will discuss, among other things, the war in Ukraine and nuclear deterrence and defence. The North Atlantic Treaty that is the basis of NATO begins with the words, “The parties to this...
by Peace | May 22, 2023 | Vrede en oorlog
World peace is a term that encompasses the collective aspirations of individuals and nations around the globe. It refers to the absence of violence, war, and conflict, and the promotion of harmony, cooperation, and understanding between all peoples. The quest for...
by Peace | May 8, 2023 | Russia, Ukraine, Vrede en oorlog
At a meeting of the UN Security Council, UN Secretary-General Guterres recently warned that tension between the major powers is historically high as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There is also a risk of conflict due to setbacks or miscalculations,...
by Peace | Apr 27, 2023 | Hongerbestrijding en honger, kernwapens, Vrede en oorlog
As we are well aware, Russia has threatened to use nuclear weapons to deter other countries from interfering with the invasion of Ukraine. There were also reports that President Putin had instructed to make preparations for them to be used in the event of an...
by Peace | Apr 21, 2023 | Ukraine, Vrede en oorlog
Irrespective of the question of whether the Russian Federation bears sole responsibility for the military escalation in Ukraine or whether NATO or influential NATO states, such as the United States or Great Britain, are also partly to blame for the outbreak of war,...
by Peace | Mar 17, 2023 | China, Russia, Ukraine, Vrede en oorlog
China’s foreign minister recently called for peace talks to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. The security interests of all sides should be safeguarded in the process. President Zelensky promised to hold talks with President Xi Jinping. The Netherlands and other...
