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The Ties that Bind? The Increasing Complexity and Indeterminacy of Inter-Governmental Organisations
- Analysis
- December 17, 2020
The State-based system of international governance that evolved from the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 is struggling in the face of contemporary realities. Today, developments in technology permit instantaneous movement of capital and information, quick movement of goods, and the simultaneous presence of persons – whether as State agents, commercial actors, or private individuals – in
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The Rise of African Philanthropy and International Development
- Analysis
- December 16, 2020
There is a significant change taking place across the global south, as international development agencies are taking a less prominent role in promoting development and democracy. Over the past five years, various crises have undermined cooperation and cohesion in the West, as Brexit’s issues to the election of Donald Trump have weakened the authority of
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Selling Human Rights Due Diligence in Canada
- Analysis
- December 15, 2020
On 29 November, Swiss voters gathered for a referendum. They affirmed that the country’s constitution should be amended to impose human rights due diligence (HRDD) requirements on multinational firms headquartered in Switzerland. The proposed amendment, which would require companies to proactively manage the adverse human rights impacts of their business activity, ultimately failed. It was opposed by a
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The Right Family: The Personal is Geopolitical
- Analysis
- December 14, 2020
In the wake of Mr. Biden’s election victory, the foreign policy commentariat is brimming with optimism. With a committed internationalist in the White House and a woman as Vice-President, the world stage seems set for a return to happier times. In Canada the hope is not only for a normalized relationship with our neighbour south of
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