May, 2006

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Stars in his Eyes

Dr. Andrew F. Cooper interviewed by Diplomat Magazine on Celebrity Diplomacy

Andy Cooper, associate director of The Centre for International Governance Innovation and a professor of political scienceat the University of Waterloo, has written books on global governance, agricultural trade and foreign policy. Now, he’s turning his attention to celebrity bleeding hearts such as Angelina Jolie and Ginger Spice. His book, Celebrity Diplomacy, comes out in September. Diplomat got a sneak preview.

Friday, May 26, 2006

UN 'not legitimate' now, Blair says

Ottawa Citizen, and Steven Edwards

UN 'not legitimate' now, Blair says British prime minister calls for major reforms to modernize world body

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

CIGI releases newest publication on crisis in Haiti

The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is pleased to announce the release of its newest publication, Haiti: Hope for a Fragile State, edited by Yasmine Shamsie and Andrew S. Thompson.

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Peacekeeping pledge broken

James Travers, and National Affairs Columnist

Before committing troops to the current Afghanistan mission, Paul Martin exacted a promise the military now says it's too overworked to keep: Fighting the Taliban in Kandahar wouldn't stop Canada from peacekeeping in Darfur.

Friday, May 5, 2006

Openness to investment promotes innovation

As the Canadian dollar reaches heights not seen in almost 30 years vis-à-vis its American counterpart, the cost of doing business in Canada will begin to appear too high to an increasing array of potential customers abroad.

Wednesday, May 3, 2006

Playing the gas fields

Annette Hester, and Globe and Mail

"Will nationalizing Bolivia’s energy sector have a pay off for the poor?"