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The Weaponization of Cyberspace and a New “Global Mechanism” at the UN
- Analysis
- October 22, 2025
It is easy to be disillusioned over the current state of cyberspace. A promising realm for information exchange has become a treacherous environment, full of threats originating with state and non-state actors alike. It has become increasingly difficult for the average user to safely navigate the Internet, while even for states the volume and sophistication
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Granting International Protection. What Do Canadians Think About Asylum Policy?
- Analysis
- October 10, 2025
Asylum policy in Canada has come under growing political scrutiny in recent years. While the country has long positioned itself as a leader in refugee resettlement—through programs like the well-known Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR)—increased attention has been paid to irregular border crossings and spontaneous asylum applications. These two forms of access to protection—resettlement and
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Strengthening the Representation of Women in Diplomacy: What Progress is Possible?
- Analysis
- October 7, 2025
Women are clearly underrepresented at senior levels in diplomacy. Only 23.4% of the world’s ambassadors in 2024 were women, according to the GenDip project at the University of Gothenburg. While there may be a better gender balance at lower and mid-career levels, women face obstacles that are preventing them from advancing to senior levels or
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CIPS Best Blog Award 2025: Public Voting Now Open
- CIPS
- September 17, 2025
It’s time to vote for the winner of the CIPS Best Blog Award! The CIPS Best Blog Award is designed to recognize the best blog written by the CIPS community during the previous academic year. This is the sixth year that we will be giving out the award. Please cast your vote here The 2025
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