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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
David A. Welch and Mark Raymond
In episode 9 of season two, Mark Raymond discusses the longer-term, macro-level changes to international governance and social movements that have occurred over the past 1,000 years. As the co-lead researcher of the Ideational Conflict Project at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Raymond explains how and why institutions have changed so dramatically, and where they might be headed in the future.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
In the eighth episode of season two, CIGI Chair in Globalization and Public Policy William Coleman discusses the academic approach to studying global flows of trade, culture and ideas.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
CIGI experts Kathryn Hochstetler, Thomas Homer-Dixon and David Runnalls discuss their predictions for COP 17 in Durban, South Africa.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
David A. Welch and James Manicom
In episode seven of season two, Balsillie School of International Affairs' Postdoctoral Fellow James Manicom discusses the complex network of alliances, rivalries and regional governance structures at play in East Asian politics today.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Bob Gibson, Robert Paehlke, Karen Kraft Sloan, Colin Issacs, and Nicola Ross
On Nov. 16, 2011, a panel of environmental experts explored Canada's environmental past and the challenges for the future. Bob Gibson, Robert Paehlke, Karen Kraft Sloan and Colin Issacs were panelists in "Deep Roots, New Shoots" with Nicola Ross as moderator.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
David A. Welch and Margaret Walton-Roberts
In the sixth episode of season two, Margaret Walton-Roberts discusses the difficulties governing of international migration. With national sovereignty and domestic political sensitivities at play, Walton-Roberts says that global conventions on migrant workers' rights are very difficult to agree upon and implement.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Colin Bradford, David Runnalls, Gordon Smith, Trevor Findlay, Paul Martin, Margaret Catley-Carlson, Mark Malloch-Brown, Ged Davis, and David Shorr
CIGI '11 attendees, including former Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin, chief economist of the ADB Changyong Rhee, and CIGI Distinguished Fellow and former Canadian G7/8 Sherpa Gordon Smith, summarize the key areas for action to improving global governance.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Colin Bradford, Jennifer Clapp, Paul Martin, Changyong Rhee, Mark Malloch-Brown, Jacques Mistral, Ged Davis, and Mark Thirlwell
CIGI '11 attendees, including former Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin, chief economist of the ADB Changyong Rhee, Chair of FTI Consulting Lord Malloch-Brown, and director of economic studies at Institut Francais des Relations Internationales Jacques Mistral, make predictions for the G20 agenda as Mexico assumes the G20 presidency from France.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Colin Bradford, David Runnalls, Gordon Smith, Jennifer Clapp, Trevor Findlay, Paul Martin, Margaret Catley-Carlson, Changyong Rhee, Mark Malloch-Brown, Jacques Mistral, Ged Davis, David Shorr, and Mark Thirlwell
CIGI' 11 attendees, including former Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin, WEF Water Security Agenda Council member Margaret Catley-Carlson, and Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank Changyong Rhee discuss gaps in global governance identified at the conference.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
In the fifth episode of season two, CIGI Distinguished Fellow and Chair of Global Governance, Jorge Heine, discusses issues and themes raised by his latest co-edited book, 'Fixing Haiti.' Heine outlines the massive challenges facing the Caribbean nation, but also suggests where international assistance could be invested to make a positive difference in the short- and long-term.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Barry Carin, Colin Bradford, David Runnalls, Ged Davis, Adil Najam, Ann Florini, and Diana Tussie
The second session at CIGI'11 focused on energy and the environment.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Andres Rozental , Gordon Smith, Rohinton Medhora, Stewart Patrick, Simon Maxwell, Changyong Rhee, and Mark Malloch-Brown
The sixth session at CIGI'11 addressed "where do we go from here."