Kurt Shillinger
Two days from now, the agreement that caps the nuclear arsenals of Russia and the United States is due to expire. The cessation of the New Start treaty marks the end of more than half a century of diplomacy between the world鈥檚 two most formidable adversaries to forge, if not trust, a common framework for restraint. Nothing is set to take its place.聽
At a time when building trust among nations has new urgency, a new bridge linking Windsor in Canada with Detroit in Michigan embodies the prosperity of shared values. 鈥淗ere鈥檚 some proof that we take the relationship seriously and stand up when necessary in support of a project that will be mutually beneficial,鈥 a retired Canadian diplomat told our reporters. 鈥淭his is a triumph of common sense.鈥