A Nation in Transition: Afghan Perspectives on Society, Politics, and Economics, 2004 and 2018, Part 1
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How Canada Goes to War
- 3 décembre 2013
by Philippe Lagassé
Canada’s military training mission in Afghanistan will end in 2014. When the Canadian Forces are next sent overseas, members of Parliament will likely vote on the mission. The Conservative government has made it a point to consult …
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Iran is a Process. Pay Attention, Canada
- 28 novembre 2013
The interim Iranian nuclear deal is just that: interim. It is not the final word on the Iranian nuclear problem; it buys time for a permanent solution to be negotiated.
Iran has agreed to temporarily constrain its nuclear program in …
EN SAVOIR PLUSAs Iran Opens to the World, Canada is Left Behind
- 25 novembre 2013
by John Mundy
Published in The Globe and Mail, November 25, 2013
The earth moved Sunday in Geneva when the United States, its P5 plus 1 negotiating partners and Iran came to an interim agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. …
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Does Anyone Remember Iraq?
- 8 octobre 2013
On October 5, a suicide bomber blew himself up among a crowd of Shiite pilgrims in Baghdad, and another detonated his explosives inside a cafe north of the capital—the deadliest of several attacks across Iraq that day, killing at least …
EN SAVOIR PLUSIran’s Diplomatic Opening is a Test of Intentions
- 30 septembre 2013
by John Mundy
Published in the Globe and Mail, September 30, 2013
For the first time in many years there are hopeful signs that Iran is prepared to negotiate a comprehensive deal on its nuclear program with the United …
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Syrians Suffer ‘Our’ Collective Failure
- 10 septembre 2013
By Allan Rock and Lloyd Axworthy
Published in the Globe and Mail, September 10, 2013
Almost a month has passed since the world learned that chemical weapons were used against the Syrian people. Apart from florid rhetoric, there still …
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In Confronting Iran, John Baird Stands in the Way of Real Solutions
- 21 mai 2013
by John Mundy
Published in the Globe and Mail, May 21, 2013
Imagine if U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had delivered the speech that Foreign Minister John Baird gave to the Global Dialogue on Iran’s Future last week …
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Intervening in Syria Would be Illegal. It Would Also be Right.
- 2 mai 2013
Published in the Globe and Mail, May 1, 2013
If the United States becomes convinced that Bashar al-Assad’s regime has started using chemical weapons against its own citizens, the “red line” set down by President Barack Obama will have …
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What the Saccomani Appointment Means
- 29 avril 2013
The appointment of Bruno Saccomani, head of the Prime Minister’s security detail, to be the next Canadian Ambassador to Jordan and Iraq struck even the most cynical observers of the Harper government as a curious move. The two countries are …
EN SAVOIR PLUSSyria: The Tragedy Continues
- 23 avril 2013
It is unfortunate—though not surprising—that a meeting in Istanbul this weekend revealed persisting divisions among governments who oppose the regime of President Assad. The U.S., European and Arab states that constitute the group called the Friends of Syria do agree …
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A High-Water Mark in Canadian Diplomacy
- 17 avril 2013
Par John Baird, Ministre des Affaires étrangères.
Dans ce billet, M. Baird répond aux commentaires de Bob Rae sur la politique étrangère canadienne. Le CÉPI est heureux d’offrir un espace pour ce débat. Pour être informé des billets de …
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The Honesty Gap in Canada’s Mideast Policy
- 16 avril 2013
Why is Foreign Minister John Baird misrepresenting Canada’s policies on the Mideast?
Last week, Mr. Baird met with Israeli justice minister Tzipi Livni in East Jerusalem. The meeting was controversial …
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