Andrew F. Cooper, In the NewsAndrew F. Cooper, In the News
Canada secures invitation to join coveted Pacific trade talks
“It’s going to be a real test of the appetite of Canada for trade liberalization," comments CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew F. Cooper, as Canada is invited to join the Trans Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations.
Angelina Jolie’s UN Refugee Agency status puts spotlight on pros and cons of ‘celebrity diplomacy’
In a NY Daily News article on Angelina Jolie being named the Special Envoy of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper says "there is a great danger in overdoing it and pretending to be an expert where you're not...Celebrities need to have finesse about these things — pick your spots, pick your expertise and pick your issues, but don't overdo it."
Harper Clashing With Rousseff on Capital Controls May Herald G-20 Discord
In an article discussing Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper's visit to Brazil and trade relations between the two countries, Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper notes that "there are huge historical differences, but there seems to be a convergence now [between Canada and Brazil]."
The G8 Summit
Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper comments on the G8 summit in France and how the organization can bolster global governance.
Canada-US co-operation as important as competition in the Americas: Cables
Newly released diplomatic cables reinforce the belief that Canada and the U.S. have been working to co-ordinate trade efforts in the Americas. CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper suggest the U.S. would like to see Canada play a bigger role in that regard.