Books
Fixing Haiti: MINUSTAH and Beyond
At a time when a new president has taken office in Haiti and the UN Secretary-General has appointed a new head of MINUSTAH, this book’s release is particularly timely. The volume brings together some of the world’s leading specialists on Haiti, from both Haiti and abroad, to examine the challenges Haiti faces today and what they entail for the international community. Even before the devastating earthquake of January 2010, Haiti was a “fragile” state ⎯ the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, plagued by decades of complex political crises and suffering from severe social problems. Since 2004, the United Nations has been in Haiti through MINUSTAH – and many of the UN team died in the earthquake. This volume, edited by CIGI Distinguished Fellow Jorge Heine and Programme Officer for the Global Governance Programmes at the Balsillie School of International Affairs Andrew S. Thompson, examines the performance of the UN and other key hemispheric actors in helping Haiti both before and in the aftermath of the earthquake.
Redesigning the World Trade Organization for the Twenty-first Century (Chinese Translation)
The Chinese edition of Redesigning the World Trade Organization for the Twenty-first Century was published in early 2011 and is the sixth volume in the China and International Organizations. Edited by CIGI Senior Fellow Debra Steger, the book was first published in 2010 by CIGI, Wilfrid Laurier Press and the International Development Research Centre.
Internet Gambling Offshore
The global gambling market is estimated to be worth some US$335 billion and offshore Internet gambling is taking an increasing share of this lucrative market. This is the first major study dealing with Internet gambling as an integral component of the world economy. On the surface, the Antigua−US dispute over Internet gambling appears to make little sense. Unravelling the forces behind this dispute, and how the tiny offshore state of Antigua was able to win a victory through the World Trade Organization over the powerful United States, is the central task of this fascinating book by CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew Cooper.
The book will be available for purchase in the United Kingdom in April 2011 and in North America in May 2011.
Zimbabwe: Picking up the Pieces
After a decade of chaos and international isolation, Zimbabwe faces enormous economic and governance issues. In this new CIGI-Palgrave book, leading specialists on southern Africa assess the damage and prescribe remedies for the hapless nation.
The Dark Side of Globalization
The dark side of globalization includes transnational terrorism, increased drug and human trafficking, money laundering and global pandemics. Published by the UN University Press in cooperation with CIGI, this new book asks how governments, international organizations and civil society can mute the baleful effects of globalization while maximizing the beneficial consequences.
Inter-American Cooperation at the Crossroads
With developments in the Western Hemisphere undergoing dynamic changes, this new CIGI-Palgrave book offers a richly-textured analysis of the successes, failures and ambiguities of efforts to facilitate economic and institutional collaboration in the Americas.
The Future of Security Sector Reform
At a time when the United States, Canada and their coalition partners are re-evaluating their roles and exit strategies in Afghanistan and other broken states, this eBook — available exclusively online — provides a crucial understanding of the complexities of reforming the security and justice architecture of the state.
Getting Back in the Game
Has Canada lost its place in the world? Are we destined for a future as middle power, denied a seat at the “grown-ups table?” Some would argue yes — that decades of neglect and inattention have rendered Canadian foreign policy ineffective at best and non-existent at worst. Paul Heinbecke r— career diplomat and former permanent ambassador to the UN — strongly disagrees.
Crafting an African Security Architecture: Addressing Regional Peace and Conflict in the 21st Century
The humanitarian crises caused by civil conflicts and wars in Africa are too great in scope for an adequate and effective continental response. Edited by Hany Besada, this book assesses African regional security arrangements and provides new policy recommendations for the future.
From Desolation to Reconstruction: Iraq's Troubled Journey
From Desolation to Reconstruction: Iraq’s Troubled Journey examines Iraq’s reality after the 2003 US-led invasion. It begins by relating Iraq’s modern social and political history prior to the invasion and then outlines the significant challenges of democratization and the creation of an Iraqi constitution, which will be necessary for Iraq to become a strong and effective state.