PublicationsCIGI produces a range of scholarship and policy-oriented publications including books, conference papers and reports, and a working paper series. CIGI's Publications program aims to disseminate advice to decision makers and foster dialogue and debate on issues of significance to international governance. Our publications feature the work of CIGI's distinguished fellows and global scholars who are leading economists, political and social scientists, and practitioners with rich international experience and policy expertise.
Latest Publications
G8 Italy: Wrestling Control Back from the G20?
The Italian G8 Presidency looks like it will get a passing grade for the upcoming G8 L’Aquila Summit, for its ability to use the buzzwords of global governance. At an insider’s briefing hosted by the Aspen Institute Italia yesterday, the Italian G8 Office outlined its goal for the upcoming Summit: to devise a system of global governance that is “open, innovative, fair and sustainable,” that is “open” for trade and investment flows; “innovative” in using new and existing ideas; “fair” in being inclusive and giving attention to emerging and vulnerable countries; and “sustainable” in responding to climate change and promoting environmental protection.
Inter-American Cooperation at a Crossroads
This conference report discusses the changing landscape of inter-American institutions, practices and mechanisms.
From London to L’Aquila: Building a Bridge between the G20 and the G8
From many perspectives, the London Summit of the G20 leaders at the beginning of April 2009 was a success – with discussion framed around crisis resolution and the strengthening of the international financial architecture. Beyond its concrete achievements, the Summit morphed into an ongoing process with a rolling agenda, rather than remaining a one-off event. While the Italian Presidency of the G8 has a hard task ahead, there is scope for building a meaningful bridge between London and the G8 meeting in L’Aquila in July 2009, continuing and strengthening the economic governance reform process.
Afghanistan: Looking Forward
In this first edition of CIGI’s Afghanistan Papers series, Ambassador Ronald E. Neumann acknowledges the flaws in the current strategies for Afghanistan’s transition and calls for a greater focus on implementation.
