CIGI in the News Archive
Syrian crisis first tough test of diplomacy under Stephen Harper
CIGI Distinguished Fellow Paul Heinbecker comments on the realities of diplomacy, in light of the situation in Syria and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to China.
Diplomacy Russian Style - Ripples of the Arab Spring
In an interview with CBC Radio One's The World at Six, CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani comments on Russia's diplomatic efforts with Syria.
"Failure Of Diplomacy"
CIGI Distinguished Fellow Paul Heinbecker speaks to Metro Morning about the failure of diplomacy with regard to Syria and the United Nations Security Council.
Former Canadian ambassador to the UN, Paul Heinbecker, speaks to Yahoo! about Harper’s trip to China
CIGI Distinguished Fellow Paul Heinbecker speaks to Yahoo! News about Prime Minister Stephen Harper's new approach to Canada-China relations.
Syria and China
CIGI Chair in Global Security David Welch comments on why China supports the current regime in Syria and whether Canada has any real influence on this issue.
What's on the Agenda for Prime Minister Harper's Visit to China?
In an interview with CTV News Channel's Power Play, CIGI Senior Fellow Gregory Chin discusses Canada and China's relationship and what will be discussed on Prime Minister Stephen Harper's trip.
Prime Minister Harper Visits China
In an interview with CPAC's Prime Time Politics, CIGI Senior Fellow Gregory Chin provides expert analysis on what Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to China means for Canada.
Ship of fools
“Another Western war on a Muslim country would be unpredictable, negative and very dangerous,” Distinguished Fellow Paul Heinbecker says, in commenting on the possibility of Canadian frigates participating in a U.S.-led naval blockade off the southern coast of Iran.
Commerce trumps human rights in Canada's global agenda: critics
"There's almost a disposition to think that political officers are of no value," Distinguished Fellow Paul Heinbecker says of the Canadian government's approach to non-trade diplomats.
Balsillie praised for commitment to world issues
Since 2001, CIGI founder Jim Balsillie has devoted well over $100 million of his own money — and his trademark passion — to creating unique university programs and a well-respected think tank on international governance that many people credit with helping boost Canada’s reputation and role in the world.
Former Chilean ambassador presents lecture on restorative justice
The Daily Nebraskan News highlights CIGI Distinguished Fellow Jorge Heine's upcoming talk at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He will be discussing restorative justice in Chile and South Africa.
What’s next for RIM’s Jim Balsillie?
“It’s great to have him as chair and he’s been very generous to CIGI through the years so I hope there’s a continued involvement with CIGI,” CIGI Vice President of Public Affairs Fred Kuntz says of founder Jim Balsillie.
