The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep structural inequalities in the international system which proponents of multilateralism, like Germany and Canada, have an opportunity to address, argues Dr. Peter Singer. Singer explains that, first and foremost, the two G7...
There are many challenges, both actual and emerging, which threaten the future of our democratic, market-based systems and indeed the future of mankind itself. Our economic, political, environmental, and public health systems are all showing increased signs of stress...
Global trade governance is undergoing many important and far-reaching changes – in multilateral organizations, through non-binding intergovernmental guidelines and standards, and in the private sector. This brief provides an overview of this evolving landscape...
Burgeoning refugee crises and rising global instability have prompted the need for high-income countries to act decisively to promote an international refugee and migration regime that protects the most vulnerable. Heinbecker and Hampson call on the Canadian and...
Social media has become one of the primary sources of information, particularly for those under 45. However, social media platforms are designed and function in a way that proliferates disinformation, posing a threat to the vibrant and fact-based public discourse...
Cyberattacks against critical infrastructure have become an ever-present phenomenon and are only expected to escalate in the coming decades. This paper outlines some of the most pressing global cyber security challenges that are responsible for this proliferation in...
The widely-acknowledged global democracy recession is drawing from depletion of faith, reinforced by populist illiberal authoritarians, that it is democracy that best delivers security, fairness, and dignity for its citizens. But inclusive democracy development takes...
COP26 (November 2021) and the continuous threat posed by climate change demonstrate that international cooperation is vital to reducing emissions and building resilience, particularly for the most vulnerable countries. The COVID-19 pandemic creates logistical...
To round out this CIC series on Canada-China relations, and set the stage for future work, this article presents 10 core questions as a basis for a coherent, constructive and effective China policy. The US Senate’s most recent decision to invest $250 billion to boost...
As a closing piece to this series of essays for the Canadian International Council‘s “Beyond the Headlines” publication, we reflect on the scope of challenges and changes in borders and their security that COVID-19 has bequeathed us. Looking to the future, there is a...
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