CIGI in the News Archive
Cooperation on security
Fen Osler Hampson, Director of CIGI's Global Security program, comments on the importance of local communities supporting security officials in investigating alleged plots of terrorism.
A prescription for what ails France's economy
BNN speaks with CIGI Global Economy Program Director Domenico Lombardi on finding a prescription for what ails France's economy.
RCMP alleges pair had al-Qaida support in plot to derail VIA train
“It’s somewhat surprising,” says CIGI Distinguished Fellow Fen Hampson, commenting on the purported links between an alleged plot to attack a Canadian passenger train and al-Qaida elements in Iran.
Syria using chemical weapons?
In an interview with CTV News Channel, CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani discusses the 'cloud of mystery' and difficulty associated with validating claims over Syria's use of chemical weapons.
Experts puzzled over suggestion train plot linked to al-Qaida in Iran
CIGI Global Security Program Director Fen Osler Hampson comments on the alleged links between two terrorist suspects in Canada and their link to al-Qaeda in Iran.
RCMP arrest two in alleged plot to derail VIA Rail train
Fen Osler Hampson, director of CIGI's global security program, comments on the alleged ties between two terrorism suspects in Canada, Iran and Al Qaeda.
Special Report: Asia-Pacific Spending Spree
“I’m not convinced that the debate in Japan has gotten to the point that people are seriously considering projecting air power in such a fashion,” says CIGI Research Fellow James Manicom, commenting the strategic use of four helicopter destroyers under construction for Japan's navy.
‘Austerians’ are reeling as G20 avoids mention of hard fiscal targets
“Hard [fiscal] targets lead to silly decisions,” says CIGI Senior Fellow Susan Schadler, commenting on the legacy of the debt and deficit targets the G20 laid out in 2010.
RCMP bodyguard for Stephen Harper to be ambassador to Jordan
Fen Osler Hampson, CIGI distinguished fellow and director of the global security program, comments on the recent appointment of Canada's new ambassador to Jordan.
In a muddled world economy, the Great Stalemate baffles policymakers
Director of CIGI's Global Economy Research Program Domenico Lombardi refers to public statements from the IMF and other groups, on possible measures to stimulate job growth, as “a diversion” from the fact that there is a fundamental disagreement among and within nations about how to proceed.
Canada’s new ambassador to Jordan headed Harper’s security detail
Fen Osler Hampson, CIGI distinguished fellow and director of the global security program, comments on the recent appointment of Canada's new ambassador to Jordan.
FSB and IMF ‘animosity’ claim rejected
A CentralBanking.com feature cites a recent CIGI policy brief, on the IMF and FSB's early warning exercise: "One of the report's key recommendations was that the FSB should establish a liaison office in Washington, DC – the location of the IMF headquarters – to help improve co-ordination and limit "the animosity that appears to have developed between the two organizations.' "