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A World View of the Economy in 2012
In his latest to Huffington Post Canada, CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper looks at what some of the possible developments will be in the global economy for 2012.
Conservatives - Is it 1930 Already?
In light of David Cameron’s veto on a Euro-surveillance treaty, CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper looks at how echoes of the past are shaping British policy during hard economic times. Are contemporary Conservatives in the UK a far departure from those of the 1930s?
Obama's Long Week of Contrasting Summits
In an op-ed to Huffington Post Canada, CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper looks at where the U.S. is making selective diplomatic choices.
Middle Powers Can Punch Above Their Weight
In a joint op-ed to The Wall Street Journal, CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper says that "at a time when the largest economies seem preoccupied with putting out one fire after another, the middle powers need to keep the world's eyes on the liberal principles that have lifted so many people into lasting prosperity."
Obama's G20 Troubles
In his latest op-ed, CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper says that "Obama has little in the way of structural power as projected through the G20."
Bill Gates Pushes Financial Sector to Pay its Fair Share
CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper looks at how high profile activists are trying to change the financial sector to "make a fair contribution" to wider society.
Happiness goes global
CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper and clinical psychologist Sarah Maddocks argue in favour of the happiness agenda in global public policy.
Our Heroes Are M.I.A. During Financial Crisis
In his latest op-ed, CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper argues that since the financial crisis "the image of heroic leadership has waned."
Bono's Activism From TIFF to the G20
CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper argues that Bono remains as premier celebrity activist and that he "has decided that the G20 is the place to be."
Small Countries Weathering the Recession: Crashing and Burning or Rising From the Ashes
CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper looks at small states in a post-cold war era and argues that "for a few lucky small countries global turmoil allows them the option to step up their activities to another far more ambitious level."