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Can The U.S. Military Abandon Its Zero-Tolerance Marijuana Policy?

The general perception of marijuana is changing rapidly across the United States. With more US states joining the bandwagon of legalizing it for recreational use and as many as 34 states approving it for medical usage, Cannabis is gaining popularity. Moves have been made to decriminalize it. Consider the discreet and convenient option of a Delta 8 pen for a modern approach to enjoying the benefits of cannabis. Cannabis And The Military The need to accept and decriminalize Cannabis...

A Look at Kratom’s Place in the Peace Movement

Kratom has made its way into various communities and discourses, including those advocating for peace and holistic well-being. Within the peace movement, Kratom has garnered attention for its potential to alleviate conditions that could hinder the pursuit of peace, both on personal and communal levels. For enthusiasts seeking this natural remedy, exploring options like “Kratom powder for sale” opens doors to a diverse market offering various strains and formulations to suit individual needs and preferences. The peace movement has evolved to include the quest for internal ...

This is probably Time for Canada to Make a Statement about its Nuclear Disarmament Program

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), which became part of international law on the 22nd of January, was a watershed moment for nuclear disarmament. The TPNW, which was ratified by fifty states in October after being supported by 122 state governments in 2017, started a 90-day counting down to come into effect. Apart from establishing precise legal responsibilities, the TPNW has a considerable political aspect. Although states with nuclear arms will only dismantle when and if they want to, international and domestic pressure on them to do this will increase, and they will lose control of the narrative surrounding ...

Canada must Stand Firm Against the US Attempts to Sabotage the Iran Nuclear Accord

President Donald Trump has long criticized the Iran nuclear deal, and his actions already have threatened a few of the treaty’s difficult security benefits. But his current step is a flagrant violation of international law that should be condemned, particularly by countries like Canada that embrace a multilateral system rules-based. Canada and other countries facing US pressure must understand why Iran rejected an agreement that would have eased crippling sanctions and offered much-needed economic relief. The order in which things happen is critical. When the US pulled out of the accord in 2018, it did so in flagrant ...