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Between Past and Future: Canada’s Next Role in International Democracy Assistance 0
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- July 29, 2016
by Gerald J. Schmitz

Where can Canada go from here in re-establishing its role as a partner in promoting democracy? Let us focus on four main areas: Parliament’s role, research capacity, stable funding, and healthy democracy at home.
1. Parliament’s Role
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UK’s New Prime Minister Must Negotiate EU Split Quickly 0
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- July 15, 2016
As a result of the historic Brexit vote, the United Kingdom has found a new prime minister in Theresa May. As the new UK leader, May has a long to-do list, not least ensuring the UK economy does not fall …
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Spreading the Vote: Canada and International Democracy Assistance 0
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- July 11, 2016
Part one, and the introduction, to a series of blogs about Canadian democracy assistance around the world.

by Gabrielle Bardall

The commitment to democracy and human rights is at the core of Canadian values. The institutions and processes of Canadian …
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Future Development Challenges? Afghanistan Remains at the Top of the List 0
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- July 7, 2016
While the joint work of the Afghan government and the international community brought a few benefits for the country, many have not been sustainable. Serious challenges remain unaddressed and require priority attention from analysts, policy-makers, and bureaucrats. Highlighting dubious, anecdotal …
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Why Canada Will Go Ahead with the LAV Deal 0
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- July 4, 2016
The proposed $15-billion sale of light armoured vehicles (LAVs) to Saudi Arabia has brought significant attention — mostly negative — to Canada’s partnership with the Arabian Peninsula kingdom.

Much of this criticism is valid — the human-rights situation in Saudi …
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The Three Amigos and the Next Phase in Clean Energy and Innovation Policy 0
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- July 2, 2016
At the 29 June 2016 “three amigos summit,” North American leaders announced an ongoing partnership in addressing climate, clean energy, and environment. In many ways, this is welcome news, marking a unique moment when leaders leverage their mutual concerns …
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Don’t Blame the EU for the Brexit Vote. Blame Globalization, Technology, and National Governments Instead.0
- Analysis
- July 2, 2016
On June 23^rd, a significant majority of voters in England and Wales cast referendum ballots in favour of the United Kingdom (UK) leaving the European Union (EU), in spite of those in London, Northern Ireland, and Scotland generally …
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Policy Coherence for Development: Putting it into Practice 0
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- June 24, 2016
Providing foreign aid is only one among many things that countries like Canada can do to promote international development. Official development assistance (ODA) on its own is not sufficient to help developing countries radically improve the lot of their poor …
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Why We Need Better Central Bank Accountability 0
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- June 16, 2016
As pundits debate whether the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again this summer or fall, we are reminded of just how much of the economy’s direction hinges on central bankers’ decisions.

Since the 2008 financial crisis, the power …
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No, Yemen’s Houthis Actually Aren’t Iranian Puppets 0
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- June 1, 2016
For years, mounting instability had many predicting the collapse of Yemen. These forecasts became reality in 2014 when years of accumulated tension pushed the country into civil war. On one side is an alliance of the Houthis, a …
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What Next for Libya?0
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- May 19, 2016
In a show of unity that is rare these days, on May 16, UN Security Council members agreed to help Libya’s fledgling Government of National Accord (GNA) to build up its firepower against the so-called Islamic State (IS) and other …
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A New Era for Persons with Disabilities and International Development?0
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- May 13, 2016
by Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo

Momentum behind the disability-inclusive development agenda is at an all-time high — and growing. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the key international document, now has 163 States-Parties. Additionally, the Addis Ababa …
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