🌍After 30 years, the world is still ineffective in preventing mass atrocities.
🤝Political elites and leading powers should be held accountable for inaction.
🔍Self-interest dominates, and the protection of innocent civilians is neglected.
💔The international community has lost the will and courage to take action.
🇨🇦Canada, once known for its diplomatic engagement, has become passive.
Why has the world failed to prevent mass atrocities?
—Despite declarations and processes like the Responsibility to Protect, political elites prioritize self-interest and lack the will to intervene effectively.
Who should be held accountable for the global inaction?
—Political elites and leading powers, including Canada, have failed to live up to their responsibilities in preventing mass atrocities.
What can be done to improve the situation?
—International leaders must show courage and engage in diplomatic efforts to protect innocent civilians, rather than relying solely on military interventions.
Has the international community learned from past conflicts?
—Despite the history of conflict and the principles of human security, the world still resorts to the use of power and creates generational wars.
What is Canada's role in global conflicts?
—Canada has lost its position as a leading middle power, lacking the courage and innovative solutions it once had. It needs to reassume its role as a peacekeeper and protector of innocent civilians.
00:00Reflecting on the war in Rwanda and the experience as commander of yamir uh Mission.
01:30Disappointment in the lack of progress in preventing mass atrocities despite 30 years of apparent peace and various processes like the Responsibility to Protect.
03:40The world's failure to effectively intervene and protect innocent civilians in places like Myanmar, Ukraine, and Gaza.
06:00Frustration with the political elites and leading powers for prioritizing self-interest over the protection of human rights.
08:45Canada's declining role as a peacekeeper and diplomat, losing its reputation for innovative solutions and diplomatic engagement.
