tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2321273559526855342.post1198513495217873754..comments2023-10-25T02:03:00.168-07:00Comments on Stand: Where is the partnership on Darfur?Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268287517831294520noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2321273559526855342.post-12069896697264553622009-03-06T12:46:00.000-08:002009-03-06T12:46:00.000-08:00This means only one thing: we have more work to do...This means only one thing: we have more work to do as advocates. If 1000 people had called the PM before Obama landed, things may have been different.<BR/><BR/>Enough Canadians care about Darfur. Our government just hasn't heard it.BFinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12252742437601688233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2321273559526855342.post-8999478089338038962009-03-03T07:51:00.000-08:002009-03-03T07:51:00.000-08:00It was no surprise that Darfur was not mentioned d...It was no surprise that Darfur was not mentioned during the Obama visit to Canada. If it was, I would have been pleasantly shocked! Nevertheless, this does not mean this issue should not become a prominent foreign policy goal of both administrations. It is true that the U.S. is reviewing it's policy vis-a-vis Sudan/Darfur and I would argue this is a perfect time for Canada to reach out to the Americans (as they are shaping their approach), indicating they are willing to take on a more proactive role in the resolution of this conflict. We should signal to the Americans that we will stronlgy support their greater engagement, and that they can count on Canada as a vocal partner. This is an opportunity that should not be missed, although I fear, the Harper government has very little intention of creating such a patnership for peace. <BR/><BR/>Luke Kujawa<BR/>StandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com