Global Security

Let’s put missile defence back in our arsenal

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:16:23 +0000

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The time to act in our own security interest is now, and a partnership in ballistic missile defence should be the obvious priority.

In a turbulent and uncertain world where nationalism and religious zealotry are on the rise, Canada needs to consider actions that will safeguard and advance its national interests. Nowhere is this more true than in the area of nuclear proliferation, as states such as North Korea and Iran develop these weapons and, with them, a long-range missile delivery capability. A good place to start would be to relaunch discussions with the U.S. for a partnership role in ballistic missile defence.

CIGI appoints Len Edwards as Distinguished Fellow

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:11:15 +0000

The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Len Edwards as Distinguished Fellow, effective immediately. At CIGI, Mr. Edwards co-chairs and leads CIGI’s project on enhancing security cooperation between Australia and Canadian in the Asia-Pacific.

Arctic Council Warms Toward Asia

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:56:46 +0000

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Canada should work to ensure that these countries remain committed over the course to secure the Council’s pre-eminence for governance in the region

Significant changes in the Arctic are attracting worldwide attention, often to the discomfort of Arctic states and peoples. East Asian interests in Observer status in the Arctic Council and in Arctic shipping, fishing, and resource exploitation have been the target of particular suspicion. Nevertheless, the decision made today by Arctic member states and permanent participants (indigenous representatives) at the Arctic Council ministerial meeting in Kiruna, Sweden to grant Observer status to China, Japan, and South Korea should be welcomed.

Obama’s Arctic initiative is a call to action for Canada

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:46:18 +0000

U.S. President Barack Obama announced an American National Strategy for the Arctic Region last week. There is much for Canadians to applaud and to learn from this strategy, and nothing to fear from a sovereignty perspective.

Is there a solution for Syria?

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:53:47 +0000

CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani discusses the likelihood of both sides in Syria meeting in an effort to reach a peaceful solution.

Click here to watch this interview.

Time to put high-stakes Internet security issue on G20 agenda, CIGI commentary says

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:10:19 +0000

The G20 should tackle the vastly important issue of Internet security and “articulate a vision for shaping the Internet economy for the next five to 10 years,” a new commentary issued by The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) recommends.

Melting Ice Cap Draws China, Japan to Seek Arctic Riches

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:26:19 +0000

Japan, China and South Korea are seeking to expand their influence in the Arctic as melting ice caused by global warming offers potentially lucrative access to resources and shipping shortcuts in the region.

Change the Conversation, Change the Venue and Change Our Future

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:46:30 +0000

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Governing the Internet: Chaos, Control or Consensus?

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Many governments now realize that their GDP growth is being eroded by a wide range of nefarious cyber activities.

Why we need to stay far, far away from Syria

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:29:03 +0000

Canada is continuing with its ‘sit-on-our-hands’ policy toward Syria. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says Canada will confine its role in the Syrian quagmire to humanitarian assistance. He has ruled out offering military assistance to the rebels on the grounds that weapons could fall into the hands of extremists.

According to Baird, diplomacy — not military assistance or intervention — is the ultimate path to peace in Syria.

The rising Syrian-Israeli tensions stirs Arab nationalism

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:53:03 +0000

It is another day of grief and fear and uncertainty for the civilians of Syria caught amidst fighting and fleeing and events that spill over borders. From Israeli air strikes to Syria's retaliatory threats ... from Hezbollah's weapons aspirations and the long arm of Iran to suspicions over rebel actions ... from the condemnation of Arab leaders to the reluctance of Arab states to go beyond words. We're stepping into that swirl of geopolitical events.

Jewish People Policy Institute, Noah Slepkov