International & Human Security
Towards a Non-State Security Sector Reform Strategy
This paper outlines a comprehensive strategy for engaging non-state actors in security sector reform (SSR) by synthesizing the emerging literature on this approach and developing new conceptual tools to advance policy and practice.
Lloyd Axworthy to give public lecture on Arab Spring, deliver keynote to global governance students in Waterloo
Lloyd Axworthy, president and vice-chancellor of The University of Winnipeg, will participate in two events at the CIGI Campus while in Waterloo, on May 24 and May 25, 2012. While serving as Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Axworthy became internationally known for his advancement of the human security concept, and he continues to be active in discussions on global affairs.
Afghanistan as a Test of Canadian Politics: What Did We Learn from the Experience?
This paper, the tenth in the Afghanistan Papers series considers lessons that can be drawn from the Canadian effort in Afghanistan, especially the challenges of trying to build security, governance and development in Kandahar.
Time to update the Millennium Development Goals
In an op-ed to The Toronto Star, CIGI Senior Fellow Barry Carin argues that "Canadians should pay attention and influence the coming debate" on the future of United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
Cut those shameless perks of international diplomacy
In an op-ed for The Globe and Mail, Thomas Tieku argues that "the spinoffs and savings from perks have turned well-meaning civil servants and aid disbursers into professional travellers."
Carleton prof to head CIGI global security research program
The Ottawa Citizen reports on Fen Osler Hampson joining CIGI as a distinguished fellow and director of the global security research program.
CIGI appoints Fen Osler Hampson as a Distinguished Fellow and Director of Global Security research program
The Centre for International Governance Innovation is pleased to announce the appointment of Fen Osler Hampson as a Distinguished Fellow and Director of the Global Security research program, effective July 1, 2012.
CIGI paper by former UN deputy secretary-general assesses post-Cold War peacekeeping efforts and reforms
United Nations peacekeeping, “still the best tool available for the international community to help post-conflict states,” has been the object of numerous reforms over the last two decades, giving the UN a much-needed professional capacity to command, control and manage increasingly complex missions says a new report by CIGI.
Inside the Issues Special Edition 2.26 - Iran and the West
In a special edition of Inside the Issues, host David Welch moderates a panel discussion on relations between Iran and the West. Panellists include: former U.S. ambassador Thomas Pickering and former Iranian ambassador Hossein Mousavian and Balsillie School of International Affairs Professor James Blight, who begins the dicussion by asking "Why can't we transcend our differences?"
UN approves Syria ceasefire observers
In a CBC News story, CIGI Distinguished Fellow Paul Heinbecker comments on the presence of ceasefire observers in Syria. He says the situation "could get worse before it gets better."
Testing a New Model for Iran and the West
This weekend’s multilateral summit in Turkey to address Iran’s nuclear program has created a watershed moment. “Dare we be hopeful?” asked James Blight as he set the stage for the CIGI Signature Lecture Series panel discussion, “Iran and the West: A Dialogue of Ambassadors.”
Signature Lecture: Iran and the West: A Dialogue of Ambassadors
On April 11, former ambassadors Thomas Pickering and Hossein Mousavian discussed how to bring Iran in from the cold of its isolation and how to deal constructively and realistically with Iran’s evident determination to achieve a nuclear weapons capability. The discussion was moderated by James Blight and janet Lang of the Balsillie School of International Affairs.
Economic interests give Assad loyalists stubborn resilience
In an op-ed to The National, CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani writes on the uncomfortable truth about Syria. She argues that "the Syrian peoples' position is not based on who they follow, but on how much they will lose in each scenario."
2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit: Seizing the High Ground
Last week, more than 50 world leaders convened in South Korea to attend the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit — a forum for discussing nuclear security. At the end of the conference, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak stated “we have now set a new milestone for creating a safer and more peaceful world free from nuclear terrorism.” To understand more about the summit’s implications, we speak to the author of a forthcoming major report on the International Atomic Energy Agency, CIGI Senior Fellow Trevor Findlay.
Imbizo – My Debate: Children’s right to education has no borders
In an op-ed to The New Age, CIGI Chair in Global Migration and Development Jonathan Crush argues that South Africa's national policy and legislative framework around school admission violates the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the African Charter on the Rights of the Child and the Bill of Rights.
Illegal migration and policy challenges in Africa’s most populous country require action, according to Nigerian researcher
Migrants, resorting to illegal means to leave Nigeria, combined with financial, legal and political shortcomings are causing significant management problems for the government, says Nigerian researcher Lanre Ikuteyijo.
Dispatch from the Middle East: Arab Spring Sentiments Alive and Well
Writing to you from the Middle East, oh what a difference a year can make.
The last time I was here was at the start of the Arab Spring in Tunisia. While I would have never predicted the domino effect in the region, you could have sensed the clear frustration of the Arab people at the time – fed up with the lack of economic opportunity, rampant corruption, and growing inequality between the affluent haves and the increasingly educated have-nots.
New CIGI interactive blogging platform offers expert commentary on global governance issues
CIGI invites foreign affairs journalists seeking expert opinions on current global governance issues and trends to visit the new CIGI Blogs interactive platform.
Inside the Issues 2.22 - Diplomacy in Syria and Iran
With twin crises in Syria and Iran becoming increasingly challenging to solve diplomatically, this week Inside the Issues talks to Paul Heinbecker, long-time Canadian diplomat and former ambassador to the United Nations.
Canadian training mission meant to free up U.S. soldiers for Afghan combat: documents
CIGI Senior Fellow Mark Sedra comments on newly revealed documents regarding Canada's role in Afghanistan.