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New Opportunities for Local Engagement at the Human Rights and Peacebuilding Nexus
- Analysis
- September 15, 2021
Despite ongoing calls from academics, activists, and peacebuilders globally, United Nations and other international peace operations remain largely top-down, directed by the interests of funders rather than based on the needs and knowledge of conflict-affected communities. Yet, while often significantly overlooked, there is ample evidence of substantial local mobilization and agency for peace in many
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Foreign Aid and the 2021 Federal Elections
- Analysis
- September 14, 2021
The 2021 federal election campaign has paid very little attention to Canadian foreign aid. The main parties’ platforms, however, contain some important signaling about what might lie in store after September 20. During the last campaign, in 2019, the Conservatives grabbed the headlines with its plan to slash aid spending by 25%, backed up by very dubious justifications.
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Vingt ans après, qu’est-ce que le renseignement aujourd’hui?
- Analysis
- September 14, 2021
Au fil des années, la lutte contre le terrorisme s’est imposée comme un enjeu opérationnel et politique en Europe comme en Amérique du Nord. Le renseignement y joue un rôle important, permettant aux professionnels de la sécurité de revendiquer une forme de savoir sur des individus dits ‘suspects’ et aux professionnels de la politique de
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Middle Powers Reengaging in UN Peace Operations: Strategic Policy Recommendations
- Analysis
- September 13, 2021
Though a debated category, “middle power” countries use multilateralism and peacekeeping to pursue their interests, build relationships and exert influence globally. Recently, however, commitments have shifted toward regional military alliances and “smart”, technical engagements, reducing the risks to personnel and appealing more directly to national interests. The result has been declining contributions to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping since the 1990s. Recently, the UN and the Secretary-General have called for renewed commitments, which alongside
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