• Stronger Diplomatic Action?

    Stronger Diplomatic Action?

    In the aftermath of the terrible murder of over 100 people in Houla, Syria, including dozens of children, Canada’s foreign minister John Baird joined a chorus of international protests against the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad. But Baird’s comments yesterday were puzzling: This weekend’s shocking attack merits the Security Council’s condemnation and much more. We

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  • Talking Sense With Tehran

    Talking Sense With Tehran

    Publié dans le Globe and Mail, 25 mai 2012 Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program have wrapped up in Baghdad. There was no agreement, but one wasn’t expected and both sides agreed that talks will continue. The broad outlines of a deal are fairly well known and include: Iran coming completely clean about its nuclear activities;

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  • Une autre excellente saison au CÉPI

    Une autre excellente saison au CÉPI

    Après plusieurs années de recrutement stratégique, l’Université d’Ottawa compte maintenant dans ses rangs un impressionnant groupe d’experts en affaires internationales répartis dans différents départements et écoles. Une réputation institutionnelle prend du temps à bâtir, mais l’Université gagne déjà en reconnaissance internationale en tant que centre pour la recherche de pointe, pour l’interaction entre universitaires et

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  • Oversold and Underwhelming: John Baird’s First Year on the Job

    Oversold and Underwhelming: John Baird’s First Year on the Job

    Almost one year to the day after his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, John Baird was asked in an interview on CBC Radio’s The House on Saturday to define his foreign policy. “More smart power, less soft power,” he replied. Finding the answer less than illuminating, the interviewer persisted: “what have you done differently?”

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