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The Ties that Bind? The Increasing Complexity and Indeterminacy of Inter-Governmental Organisations 0
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- 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 …
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The Rise of African Philanthropy and International Development 0
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- 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 …
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Selling Human Rights Due Diligence in Canada 0
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- 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 …
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The Right Family: The Personal is Geopolitical 0
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- 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. …
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The Trump “Truth Decay” Precedent and the Threat to Democracy Worldwide 0
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- December 8, 2020
Despite the substantial victory of President-Elect Joseph Biden in the 2020 election, democracy in the US and indeed in the entire democratic world may well be in dire trouble. Proof of this is the results of a Monmouth Poll on …
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When It Comes to COVID, Our Political Leaders Have Been Seduced by Wishful Thinking 0
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- December 7, 2020
When confronted by the very difficult decisions created by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, our political leaders have been seduced time and time again into a dangerous kind of wishful thinking. Instead of acting decisively to save lives, …
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Solitary Confinement in Canada’s Prisons: Time for Real Accountability 0
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- November 26, 2020
Canada prides itself on a global image as a human rights champion. Yet, behind high prison walls, rights violations take place with impunity. Canada has a solitary confinement problem, and it needs to get fixed.

Solitary confinement was the brainchild …
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Réorganisation de la représentation du Québec dans le monde: Jouer la carte nordique 0
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- November 23, 2020
Le Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec vient d’entrer dans une phase de réflexion pour recalibrer sa présence à l’étranger. Un redéploiement des bureaux et délégations québécoises est un exercice nécessaire afin de s’adapter aux …
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What Does the Coup in Mali Mean for UN Peacekeepers in the Country?0
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- November 19, 2020
On August 18^th, officers from the Malian armed forces led a coup d’état against President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta and his government. They detained the President, his Prime Minister, and other senior officials, and forced Keïta (known by his …
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Unmasking Ignorance Reveals the Exercise of Political Power 0
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- November 18, 2020
It’s not the kind of statement that comforts the faithful. Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, told a press conference last month that we are “steering in uncertain waters. No one knows exactly what is going …
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What Will President Joe Biden Mean for Iran?0
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- November 12, 2020
Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump was hostile towards the Iranian regime. He withdrew the United States from the Iranian nuclear agreement and he embarked on a policy of “Maximum Pressure Campaign,” the most stringent sanctions regime ever imposed on a …
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How Should Democracies Fight Terrorism?0
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- October 28, 2020
One of the most important jobs that states have is to protect their citizens, from threats of all kinds, including terrorist threats. States protect citizens from terrorism by adopting policies to prevent it and punish it. In my book, How …
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