CIGI Papers, May, 2009

Saturday, May 30, 2009

The Obama Administration and Iran: Towards a Constructive Dialogue

Working Paper #43
Ramin Jahanbegloo

Relations between the US and Iran have long been strained, with a heightened intensity evident during the Bush administration. Now, a new opportunity exists to redefine the relationship. In this paper, the author seeks to locate the Obama administration's efforts and highlight contemporary issues that would inform a constructive dialogue between the two nations.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Reform and Modernization of the OECD

Working Paper #42

In this working paper, CIGI Distinguished Fellow Jocelyne Bourgon, discusses reforms undertaken by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). As a former Canadian ambassador to the OECD, Mme Bourgon offers several insights about the nature and success of the reforms which can be used by individuals leading reforms in other multilateral organizations.