I teach international affairs at Carleton U. in Ottawa. Interests: Brazil, South America, drugs, crime, violence. The name means little crocodile in Guarani.
.@AbDanielleSmith the landing on Normandy beach did not “mark the beginning of the Second World War”.
We did not invade Europe and began the war.
WW2 did not start 79 years ago, on June 6, 1944. It started on September 1 1939.
I’m worried about the Alberta curriculum.
#ableg
“This is Netanyahu like he’s never been before. Gone is the risk-averse and pragmatic prime minister… Benjamin Netanyahu at 73 is now the pyromaniac-in-chief” https://t.co/EayaRb69OA
The book has been out since January 5, but it only became truly real for me this morning when the mailman rang the bell. Eight years of work. It wouldn't have happened without Jesse, our graduate assistants, and the support and inspiration of so many friends and colleagues!
Peru: this is a coup. To head off impeachment and trials for corruption, President Castillo has announced the closure of Congress, its replacement with one with constituent powers and reorganisation of the judiciary. Disastrous for Peru if he gets away with it, but will he?
Just a reminder for everyone in Ontario currently lamenting the situation with hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities, postsecondary education funding, and climate inaction.