Conflict Diamonds | Canada Among Nations 2013: Canada-Africa Relations

Speaker: Ian Smillie

May 29, 2013

Conflict Diamonds | Canada Among Nations 2013: Canada-Africa Relations

Canada Among Nations is the premier source for contemporary insight into pressing Canadian foreign policy issues.

Now available, the 2013 volume explores Canada and Africa's rich history, taking stock of what has been accomplished and highlighting opportunities that exist.

In this video, Ian Smillie discusses the topic of his chapter, Conflict Diamonds, and comments on the need for long-term development thinking and good governance.

Released in June 2013, Canada Africa Relations: Looking Back, Looking Ahead — is published by The Centre for International Governance Innovation, in partnership with the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University.

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Series: Canada Among Nations

Canada Among Nations is the premier source for contemporary insight into pressing Canadian foreign policy issues. Started at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, the series has brought together leading scholars, practitioners, journalists, and members of the NGO community for an assessment of the Canada’s foreign policy since 1984. The Centre for International Governance Innovation is proud to partner with NPSIA, on previous and future editions of Canada Among Nations. Canada-Africa Relations: Looking Back, Looking Ahead - volume 27 of Canada Among Nations - was released June 2013.

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