December, 2008

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Waterloo hosts 'national' town hall on Afghan mission

Greg Mercer
Waterloo Region Record

The Canadian military's campaign to win over "hearts and minds" in Afghanistan is making it harder for civilian aid agencies to do their work, says the head of CARE Canada.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Mayhem in Mumbai

Jamaica Gleaner

Mumbai, the old Bombay, 'Maximum City', with its 14 million population, its condition as India's financial and commercial capital, headquarters of the Stock Exchange and of India's Reserve Bank, as well as of its largest economic groups - the Tatas, the Ambanis, the Birlas - is today one of the terrorists' favourite targets.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Urgent signals in trails of smoke above Mumbai

Business Day

The view from the sixth-floor suites at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai is breathtaking. At sunrise, looking out on the Arabian Sea, one can see the majestic Gateway of India on the left, the red sun emerging across the bay, and boats of all colours coming into harbour, while the crowds start to gather on the street below.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

CIGI hosts national town hall on Afghanistan

Canadians can participate via interactive video streaming

Waterloo, Ontario - The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), together with the Canadian International Council (CIC), is holding a national town hall on the future of Canada's engagement in Afghanistan.