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Canada's relationship with the U.S. may go back a long way, but our relationship with the United Kingdom goes back even further. And, with Canada-U.S. relations being as contentious as they now are, can or should Britain fill the role America used to play and become our number one ally once again? Host Steve Paikin asks: Mel Cappe, Canada's Former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Distinguished Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto. Ann Fitz-Gerald, Director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs and Professor of Political Science at Wilfrid Laurier University; Luke Savage, a journalist whose work has appeared in Jacobin, the New Statesman, and the Toronto Star. He's also the co-author of the late Ed Broadbent's memoir: "Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The "Young Scholars Panel" is part of the “Climate Change and the Futures of War and Peace” conference, organized by the Centre FrancoPaix of the Raoul Dandurand Chair, the Climate Security Association of Canada and the Information Integrity Lab of the University of Ottawa.With:Eleonora Cammarano, Johns Hopkins University SAIS Ryan Vance, University of British Columbia Dominik Juling, Yale University Khang Pham, Waseda University Louis Narcisse Ngono, Institut des Relations Internationales du Cameroun Romane Tasset, Université du Québec à MontréalChair: Burgess Langshaw Power, Balsillie School of International Affairs
Bissan Ghaddar is the John M. Thompson Chair in Engineering Leadership and Innovation and an Associate Professor of Management Science and Sustainability at the Ivey Business School working on problems at the intersection of machine learning and non-linear optimization. She is also affiliated with university of Waterloo and DTU. Bissan holds a PhD in Management Science from the University of Waterloo. Before joining academia, she worked on energy, water, and transportation network optimization at IBM Research and on inventory management problems at the Centre for Operational Research and Analysis, Department of National Defence Canada. Her work has been published in prestigious journals such as Mathematical Programming, INFORMS Journal on Computing, SIAM Journal on Optimization, among others. Her research has been supported by national and international grants including NSERC, OCE, Cisco, H2020, and Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship. She serves as the Research Lead at the Ivey Energy Policy and Management Centre and is a fellow at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, engaged in the research cluster on AI, Global Governance, and International Public Policy. She is the Associate Editor for the EURO Journal on Computational Optimization. She was recently awarded the best survey paper award at the EURO conference in Copenhagen and the Distinguished International Associate by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Security clearances have become a flashpoint in the federal election campaign, with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre standing by his decision to forgo vetting. So who needs a security clearance, what's involved in getting one, and what are the practical implications of going without? We discuss with Wesley Wark Senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation and a fellow with the Balsillie School of International Affairs, in WaterlooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian interviews Alexander Lanoszka. Alexander is a Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and the Balsillie School of International Affairs at the University of Waterloo in Canada and associate fellow at the UK-based Council on Geostrategy. His research addresses alliance politics and military strategy. He has published in leading peer-reviewed journals such as International Security, International Affairs, and Security Studies. Alexander Lanoszka talks about his article: “Donald Trump's budget priorities are a sign of an insular America, not an imperial one!” He says: “Put simply, these budget priorities coupled with the neo-mercantilist and zero-sum rhetoric of the Trump administration on trade suggest a retrenchment to the Western Hemisphere, and a tacit recognition of Russian and Chinese claims to their alleged spheres of influence.”
Jordan Peterson sits down with retired co-founder and co-CEO of Research in Motion, known predominately for the BlackBerry. They discuss how Balsillie helped transition the world into the smartphone age, Canada's faltering economic performance (well before Trump's trade war), why America is taking these actions now, and the ideas of Mark Carney (Trudeau on steroids). Mr. Balsillie is the retired chairman and co-CEO of Research in Motion (BlackBerry), a technology company he scaled from an idea to $20 billion in sales globally. His private investment office includes global and domestic technology investments.He is the co-founder of the Institute for New Economic Thinking in New York and founder of the Council of Canadian Innovators based in Toronto, the Digital Governance Council in Ottawa, and the Centre for International Governance Innovation in Waterloo, as well as the Centre for Digital Rights, the Balsillie School of International Affairs, the Arctic Research Foundation, and Canadian SHIELD Institute. He currently chairs the boards of CCI, CIGI, Innovation Asset Collective, and Digital Governance Council. He is also a member of the Board of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Advisory Board of the Stockholm Resilience Centre; an Honorary Captain (Navy) of the Royal Canadian Navy, and an advisor to Canada School of Public Service. This episode was filmed on March 7th, 2025.
Ann Fitz-Gerald is the director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs and a professor of political science at Wilfrid Laurier University For more of the Shaye Ganam Show, subscribe to the podcast. https://globalnews.ca/calgary/program/shaye-ganam/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this edition of Free City Radio we hear a critique of the role that respective NDP and Liberal governments have played in boosting military exports and spending. Tamara Lorincz is a PhD candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School for International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University. Tamara is involved in the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute, info: https://www.foreignpolicy.ca Graphic is Expedition Press in Seattle https://expedition.press/en-ca/products/no-to-war This interview program is supported in 2025 by the Social Justice Centre at Concordia University. The music track is Passage by Anarchist Mountains. Free City Radio is hosted and produced by Stefan @spirodon Christoff and airs on @radiockut 90.3FM at 11am on Wednesdays and @cjlo1690 AM in Tiohti:áke/Montréal on Wednesdays at 8:30am. On @ckuwradio 95.9FM in Winnipeg at 8am on Tuesdays. On @cfrc 101.9FM in Kingston, Ontario at 11:30am on Wednesdays. Also it broadcasts on @cfuv 101.9 FM in Victoria, BC on Wednesdays at 9am and Saturdays at 7:30am, as well as Met Radio 1280 AM in Toronto at 5:30am on Fridays. Now Free City Radio will also be broadcasting on CKCU FM 93.1 in Ottawa on Tuesdays at 2pm, tune-in!
This week the government's long-awaited report on foreign interference will drop. Will it tell us if Canada has a traitor problem?Over the last two years there's been a slew of headlines around allegedly compromised members of parliament, the machinations of nefarious foreign governments, scorched reputations, the muck has been raked and the mud slung. All of our major political parties have come under fire. And the source of that fire has run the gamut from the upper echelons of CSIS to TikTok bottom feeders. And after all that we still know surprisingly little. So will this week's government report give us any answers? Are there traitors? Has there been treason?Jesse sits down with Professor Wesley Wark to find out. Wark is a senior fellow at Centre for International Governance Innovation and a fellow with the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He served on the PM's Advisory Council on National Security and he provided advice to the minister of public safety on national security legislation and policy.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Fact Checker), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Additional music by Audio NetworkFurther reading:https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/canadian-politicians-who-commit-treason-should-go-to-jail/article_3429f6b4-2441-11ef-817e-573af7605f34.htmlhttps://wesleywark.substack.com/p/a-pifi-wish-listhttps://globalnews.ca/tag/han-dong/https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/trudeau-says-he-has-list-of-conservatives-vulnerable-to-or-engaged-in-foreign-interference/Sponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit https://douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offerArticle: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim this offer, visit https://article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.Audible: Go to https://audible.ca/unusualsuspectspodcast and listen now.If you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guest host Syd Smith is joined by Roy Norton, Fellow, Balsillie School of International Affairs/Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo.
How have alliances and security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific evolved in recent years? What trends can be identified? How does the current security environment compare to previous eras of alliance formation? What lessons can we draw? Are we seeing a strategic convergence between the Euro-Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific? Between NATO and the network of US bilateral alliances in Asia? In this episode, Alexander Lanoszka and Susannah Patton join David Andrews to discuss the evolving role of alliances and security partnerships on the global stage. Alexander Lanoszka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the Balsillie School of International Affairs at the University of Waterloo. He is also an Associate Fellow at the UK-based Council on Geostrategy and a Senior Fellow at the Ottawa-based Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Susannah Patton is Director of the Southeast Asia program at the Lowy Institute and the Project Lead for the Asia Power Index. David Andrews is a Senior Policy Advisor at the ANU National Security College. Show notes ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more Alexander Lanoszka's book: ‘Military Alliances in the Twenty-First Century' Susannah Patton's Lowy Interpreter article: ‘From global to regional: Australia's focus narrows' Lowy Institute Asia Power Index Pew Research Centre Institute of Southeast Asian Studies' State of Southeast Asia Survey We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Roy Norton and Don Abelson about Canadian advocacy in the United States and navigating a potentially turbulent relationship for the coming years. // Participants' bios - Roy Norton is a CGAI Fellow and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo's Balsillie School of International Affairs - Don Abelson is the Director of the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, Steven K. Hudson Chair in Canada-US Relations, and Professor, Political Science, at St. Francis Xavier University. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Read & Watch: - "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism", by Tim Alberta: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-kingdom-the-power-and-the-glory-tim-alberta?variant=41012408516642 // Recording Date: June 28, 2024.
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The panel «Civil-Military Cooperation in Climate-Related Emergencies (CASA)» is part of the “Climate Security and its Challenges” conference, organized by the Centre FrancoPaix of the Raoul Dandurand Chair and the Climate Security Association of Canada.With:Alexandrine Bisaillon, OuranosJessica Olcott Yllemo, American Security ProjectAshley Moran, University of TexasLCol Vincent Virk, Canadian Armed ForcesLibbey Dresser and Rebecca Lloyd, Balsillie School of International AffairsModerator: Tom Deligiannis, Wilfrid Laurier UniversityClosing remarks by Axel Omgba (Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie) and Bruno Charbonneau (RMCSJ, CSAC, CFP).More details about the conference: https://dandurand.uqam.ca/evenement/climate-security-and-its-challenges/
We launch our sixth season with Tamara Lorincz, environmental and feminist peace activist and Linda Thyer, founding member of Doctors for Planetary Health - West Coast and a discussion on the interconnected impacts of war and occupation on both people and planet, the costs of Canadian militarism and our involvement in NATO and the possibilities for global cooperation, peace, and climate justice in times of conflict. Reflecting on the twin impacts of conflict on climate in Gaza and Ukraine, Lorincz says: “The Middle Eastern region has suffered from drought and from excessive heat. This genocide in Gaza is just horrendous for the people and it's exacerbating the climate emergency as well. These fossil fuel powered weapon systems that Israel is using, not just fighter jets, but attack helicopters and tanks.And the fact that Canada took over two and a half months for us finally to support a ceasefire, but we've been continuing to send weapons … we're prolonging the genocide and we are contributing to a climate emergency. Canada is doing the same thing in Eastern Europe by continuing to send arms to Ukraine. We're prolonging a conflict instead of calling for a ceasefire …We are contributing to human suffering, to a lot of death and destruction and contributing to the environmental harms.” Thyer says of our military spending: “Canadian military spending around $36 billion per year recently. So this is a massive amount of money, could certainly be much better … used to mitigate climate problems, used in new technology ... And could be used to help recoveries internationally as well as locally from these extreme weather events that we're seeing. In some of these war zones, people are being conscripted against their will to fighting. In Canada, our conscription is through our taxes that we are paying for this militarism, for the harms that are being done to the planet and to other people through our taxes every year.” About today's guests: Tamara Lorincz is a PhD candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School for International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University. She has a Masters in International Politics & Security Studies from the University of Bradford and a Law degree and MBA specializing in environmental law and management from Dalhousie University. Her research is on the climate and environmental impacts of the military. She's a member of the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom-Canada. Tamara is also on the advisory committee of the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, and the No to NATO Network. She's a long-time environmentalist, feminist and peace activist and a mother with two teenage boys. Linda Thyer is a mother of 3 youth, practicing family and sport medicine on traditional Coast Salish territories. She is a founding member of Doctors for Planetary Health - West Coast and active member of several community and medical organizations working towards peace and a healthy living home. She is grateful for the many healing and nourishing gifts of Mother Earth and works towards restoring health and peace for all. Transcript of this episode can be accessed at georgebrown.ca/TommyDouglasInstitute or here. Image: Tamara Lorincz, Linda Thyer / Used with permission. Music: Ang Kahora. Lynne, Bjorn. Rights Purchased. Intro Voices: Ashley Booth (Podcast Announcer); Bob Luker (Tommy); Grace Taruc-Almeda, Karin Maier and Jim Cheung (Street Voices)
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Space Policy Pioneers Podcast, host Andy Williams, Director of Science in Space, talks with Dr. Jessica West, a senior researcher at Project Ploughshares and senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. They explore Jessica's distinguished career in the space policy field, from her initial role in international development to her current contributions to space security. Jessica shares insights on the challenges she faced starting out in a heavily military-dominated profession, the importance of community, and the breadth of opportunities in the space sector -- not just in engineering or scientific roles but in policy and advocacy as well. They cover the complexities and nuances of space governance within UN committees, the value of peace in outer space, and the role of think tanks in influencing policy decisions. Bio: Jessica leads research to advance peace and security in outer space through a humanitarian focus on space for all and benefits to people and the planet. As part of this work, she interacts regularly with key United Nations bodies tasked with space security and space safety issues. Related research interests include approaches to peace and disarmament rooted in humanitarian protection and gender perspectives, as well as the impact of new technologies on space security such as cyber connectivity and artificial intelligence. Jessica holds a PhD in global governance from the Balsillie School of International Affairs where her work focused on linkages between resilience, national security, and public health. She currently holds roles as a Research Fellow at the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement, and a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-west-9733b31a2/ Disclaimer: All guests are talking in their personal capacity and are not representing any official position of their former or current employing organization. Links and Resources Project Ploughshares: https://www.ploughshares.ca/ Space Security Index: https://spacesecurityindex.org/ PhD Programme in Global Governance: https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies-academic-calendar/arts/global-governance/doctor-philosophy-phd-global-governance UN COPUOS: https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/copuos/index.html ITU https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/backgrounders/Pages/Regulation-of-Satellite-Systems.aspx https://www.itu.int/hub/2021/11/managing-radio-frequency-spectrum-amid-a-new-space-race/ UN Disarmament and International Security (First Committee) https://www.un.org/en/ga/first/index.shtml Open Ended Working Group: https://meetings.unoda.org/open-ended-working-group-on-reducing-space-threats-2022 Summary Ploughshares Report from Jessica: https://www.ploughshares.ca/reports/the-open-ended-working-group-on-reducing-space-threats-final-recap Article in CIGIOnline by Jessica: https://www.cigionline.org/articles/until-now-humans-have-been-lucky-in-space-it-wont-last-forever/. Article by Jessica and another Space Policy Pioneer guest, Laura Delgado Lopez, https://www.cigionline.org/publications/clearing-the-fog-the-grey-zones-of-space-governance/ Opinion piece in SpaceWatch Global by Jessica: https://spacewatch.global/2023/12/spacewatchgl-opinion-crafting-new-solutions-to-avert-an-arms-race-in-outer-space/ United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, UNIDIR: https://unidir.org/ Secure World Foundation, SWF https://swfound.org/ Laura Grego: https://www.ucsusa.org/about/people/laura-grego ; https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragrego/ Teresa Hitchens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-hitchens-2b0883107/ Space Generation Advisory Council: https://spacegeneration.org/
According to Simon Dalby, Professor emeritus in the Balsillie School of International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada, global politics over the past 70 years has been driven by an overabundance of "firepower," both nuclear and carbon-based. The first was used by Great Power to threaten incineration of the world, by intention or accident, in the name of "national security." The second now threatens the future of life on Earth--human and nonhuman--but Great Powers (and the not-so-great) resolutely refuse to give them up in the name of "national security" and "lifestyle." In 2022, Dalby published Rethinking Environmental Security, an analysis of firepower past, present and future. Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a thought-provoking conversation with Simon Dalby about these two threats and what countries are not doing about it.
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Robert Baines speaks to David Perry, Anessa Kimball, and Alexander Lanoszka about the 2023 NATO Summit which took place in Vilnius. This episode is a recording from an event organized by the NATO Association of Canada. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. Participants' bios: Anessa Kimball is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at l'Université Laval – https://www.esei.ulaval.ca/en/our-school/directory/anessa-kimball Alexander Lanoszka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and in the Balsillie School of International Affairs at the University of Waterloo – https://www.alexlanoszka.com David Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute–https://www.cgai.ca/staff#Perry Kate Todd is CGAI's 2023-24 WiDS Fellow – https://www.cgai.ca/cgai-wids_fellowship Host's bio: Robert Baines is the President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada – https://natoassociation.ca/robert-baines/ Recording Date: 11 July 2023. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips
In this 4th episode of the 6th season of Planet A, Dan Jørgensen talks to Dr. Angela Carter, who is a leading expert on phasing out fossil fuels.They discuss the risks of fossil fuel dependency, especially for the least developed countries, the need to align fossil fuel production with our climate imperative, and the importance of global commitments to keep fossil fuels in the ground. These international efforts include the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.They also touch on the closely related subject of a people-centered clean energy transition and how to support workers and communities in moving away from the fossil fuel industry and into green energy jobs.Angela Carter is an associate professor at the Department of Political Science and Balsillie School of International Affairs at the University of Waterloo. Carter is also an energy transitions specialist at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). She is known for her interdisciplinary research on environmental policies and politics surrounding Canadian fossil fuel development and the ecological and political-economic risks of fossil fuel dependence. She recently published the award-winning book FOSSILIZED: Environmental Policy in Canada's Petro-Provinces.Carter is engaged in public debate on climate politics and has served as a member of the Net-Zero Advisory Council, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
According to Simon Dalby, Professor emeritus in the Balsillie School of International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada, global politics over the past 70 years has been driven by an overabundance of "firepower," both nuclear and carbon-based. The first was used by Great Power to threaten incineration of the world, by intention or accident, in the name of "national security." The second now threatens the future of life on Earth--human and nonhuman--but Great Powers (and the not-so-great) resolutely refuse to give them up in the name of "national security" and "lifestyle." In 2022, Dalby published Rethinking Environmental Security, an analysis of firepower past, present and future. Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a thought-provoking conversation with Simon Dalby about these two threats and what countries are not doing about it. Previous shows are available at https://ksqd.org/sustainabilitynow/ Sustainability Now! is underwritten by the Sustainable Systems Research Foundation.
Welcome to Gorilla Radio, recorded February 4th, 2023. Last month, the German government of Olaf Scholz relented to NATO pressure, agreeing to donate Leopard 2 tanks to the Kiev regime's war effort. The United States was quick to follow, delivering the first 60 of a promised 109 Bradley M2A2-ODS Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine. Canada's Trudeau administration in the last week too pledged tanks, the minister of defense, Anita Anand saying four Leopard 2's would be given over, including ammunition, parts, and a deployment of Canadian soldiers to "train" Ukrainian tank crews. This while countries like Turkey work for a ceasefire agreement to end the near year-long conflict between Ukraine and its neighbour, Russia. Glenn Michalchuk is chair of Peace Alliance Winnipeg, and president of the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians. Glenn's been active in the peace movement since the Dirty Wars of Ronald Reagan in the 1980's. Glenn Michalchuk in the first half. And; throwing tanks, ammunition, spare parts, and soldiers onto the fires of a hot war is not the only evidence of Canada's new self-understanding as a warrior nation. In January too the contentious purchase of a fleet of American F-35 jets was approved by the Trudeau government. A press release from Public Services and Procurement Canada reads in part, "Through Canada's defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is acquiring modern military equipment to keep Canadians safe and protected, and to support the security of our international allies and partners." The release did not explain just how expediting nuclear winter makes Canadians strong, safe, or protected. Tamara Lorincz is a fellow with the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute, member of Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, and a PhD candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School for International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University, where her thesis focus is climate and the environmental impact of the military. Tamara's also served on the advisory committee of the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, and contributed her knowledge and talents to the organizations World Beyond War, and the No to NATO Network. Tamara Lorincz and militarism's two ecological doomsday scenarios in the second half. But first, Glenn Michalchuk and Canada's all-in move on Ukraine. Artist: David Rovics Song: 116 Degrees Album: May Day Chris Cook hosts Gorilla Radio, broad/webcasting since 1999. Check out the Archive at Gorilla-Radio.com, GRadio.Substack.com, and the GR blog at: https://gorillaradioblog.blogspot.com/
Guest host Chelsea Bird talks to Tim Elcombe, associate professor, Kinesiology & Physical Education; Fellow, Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Julie Clark about the nuclear implications of the war in Ukraine. This episode of Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and Davie Shipyard. Participant bio: Julie Clark is a PhD Candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and a CGAI Fellow – https://www.cgai.ca/julie_clark Host bio David Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/staff#Perry Read: NukeMap by Alex Wellerstein – https://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/ The Fate of The Earth, The Abolition, The Unconquerable World by Jonathan Schell – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/616814/jonathan-schell-the-fate-of-the-earth-the-abolition-the-unconquerable-world-loa329-by-jonathan-schell/9781598536584 Dark Beyonf Darkness by James G. Blight and Janet M. Lang – https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Beyond-Darkness-Missile-Catalyst/dp/1538101998 Recording Date: 20 Oct 2022 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips
I was pleased to invite into the Virtual Studio former Chilean Ambassador Jorge Heine to discuss, first, the state of politics in Chile following the September 4th rejection of the proposed constitution and then to assess the impact on this rejection on the current government of Gabriel Boric of the Left in Chile. Finally, I wanted to assess the state of politics currently in Latin America. Jorge is currently a research professor at Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and a non-resident Wilson Center Global Fellow at The Wilson Center in Washington D.C., Jorge Heine is a lawyer, IR scholar and diplomat with a special interest in the international politics of the Global South Jorge has served as ambassador of Chile to China (2014-2017), to India (2003-2007) and to South Africa (1994-1999), and as a cabinet minister in a past Chilean Government. Jorge was CIGI Professor of Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University, from 2007 to 2017, and a Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). He has published some seventeen books, including most recently Latin American Politics in the New World Order: The Active Non-Alignment Option (Anthem, forthcoming), the 21st Century Democracy Promotion in the Americas (with B. Weiffen, Routledge, 2015); the Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy (with A. Cooper and R.Thakur, Oxford University Press, 2013,2015); and The Dark Side of Globalization (with R.Thakur, UN University Press, 2011), and some 100 journal articles and book chapters. So, come join Jorge Heine and I in the Virtual Studio as we explore the current state of politics in Chile and the wider Latin American scene.
In this crossover episode with Pandemic Planet, recorded during the International AIDS Conference in Montreal, Canada, on July 31st, Jeff Sturchio speaks with Professor Alan Whiteside, Centre for International Governance Innovation Chair emeritus in Global Health Policy at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Professor Whiteside begins with a discussion of new treatments and prevention tools for HIV/AIDS that offer the opportunity for those who have access to enjoy longer and healthier lives. But there are still barriers and challenges related to the social determinants of health that lead to persistent inequalities and make it difficult for some population groups (especially African women) to benefit. He calls for a focus on the “real issues that real people face” and for understanding the ways that power relationships and marginalization affect the health of people living with and at risk of HIV infection. He also discusses the interactions of the HIV and Covid-19 epidemics in recent years and the additional strains this has placed on health systems and the economics of the global HIV response. Professor Whiteside concludes with observations on the need for leadership and the power of communities in fashioning sustained responses to the impact of HIV/AIDS. Born in Kenya but raised in Swaziland (now Eswatini), Alan Whiteside is an internationally recognized academic and AIDS researcher. He was the founding executive director of the Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is also professor emeritus in the Wilfrid Laurier University School of International Policy and Governance in Waterloo, Ontario and editor-in-chief of the African Journal of AIDS Research. His most recent book is HIV & AIDS: A Very Short Introduction, second edition (Oxford University Press 2016).
In this crossover episode with AIDS' Existential Moment, recorded during the International AIDS Conference in Montreal, Canada, on July 31st, Jeff Sturchio speaks with Professor Alan Whiteside, Centre for International Governance Innovation Chair emeritus in Global Health Policy at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Professor Whiteside begins with a discussion of new treatments and prevention tools for HIV/AIDS that offer the opportunity for those who have access to enjoy longer and healthier lives. But there are still barriers and challenges related to the social determinants of health that lead to persistent inequalities and make it difficult for some population groups (especially African women) to benefit. He calls for a focus on the “real issues that real people face” and for understanding the ways that power relationships and marginalization affect the health of people living with and at risk of HIV infection. He also discusses the interactions of the HIV and Covid-19 epidemics in recent years and the additional strains this has placed on health systems and the economics of the global HIV response. Professor Whiteside concludes with observations on the need for leadership and the power of communities in fashioning sustained responses to the impact of HIV/AIDS. Born in Kenya but raised in Swaziland (now Eswatini), Alan Whiteside is an internationally recognized academic and AIDS researcher. He was the founding executive director of the Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is also professor emeritus in the Wilfrid Laurier University School of International Policy and Governance in Waterloo, Ontario and editor-in-chief of the African Journal of AIDS Research. His most recent book is HIV & AIDS: A Very Short Introduction, second edition (Oxford University Press 2016).
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Dave Perry speaks to Dr. Jessica West, Kristen Csenkey, and BGen Chris McKenna about the governance, technology, and norms needed to improve situational awareness in North America. his episode is an excerpt from our North American Defence Conference, which took place on May 19th, 2022 in Ottawa. The event was made possible thanks to the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Irving Shipbuilding, and Davie Shipyard, as well as our conference title sponsor L3 Harris Technologies and bronze sponsor Raytheon Technologies Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and Davie Shipyard. Participants' bios: Dr. Jessica West is a Senior Researcher at Project Ploughshares Kristen Csenkey is a CGAI Fellow and a PhD Candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs BGen Chris McKenna is Director General Air and Space Force Development for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Host bio: David Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Recording Date: 19 May 2022 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips
Steve Paikin talks to experts on the current situation between Russia and Ukraine. With guests: Stephanie Carvin, associate professor at Carleton University; Alexander Lanoszka, assistant professor, Department of Political Science, Balsillie School of International Affairs, University of Waterloo; and Rafal Rohozinski, senior fellow CIGI and a principal of the SecDev Group, where he leads its geopolitical digital risk practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's episode, we're joined by Zac Wager to discuss the scarcity of lunar resources and what we can do to work toward a better system of oversight and management to avoid depletion and other environmental issues in space. Our conversation is a deep-dive into Zac's recent paper, Scarcity of Lunar Resources - Scorecard & Case Study, for the Open Lunar FoundationZac is a relatively recent newcomer to the space world but has made a considerable impact in a short amount of time. He has published multiple research pieces, won national competitions for his policy writing on the outer space treaty, and has participated in multiple international working groups reporting to the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). Zac currently occupies a policy advisor role with Global Affairs Canada where he analyzes, disseminates and coordinates various outer space policy and regulation initiatives at both the international and domestic level on behalf of the Canadian Government. He is part of the Canadian delegation to the UNCOPUOS and its subcommittees, where he has acquired valuable experience in the multilateral processes of developing international space law and policy. In addition to his current position, Zac also holds a research fellowship with the Open Lunar Foundation. In this capacity, he did advanced collaborative research and writing on the notions of mining and stewardship of lunar resources, contributed to Open Lunar's "Breaking Ground" lunar resources trust, and conducted significant investigations into the scarcity of lunar resources, with an emphasis on sustainable resource management.Zac has an eclectic academic background having received a master's degree in international public policy from the Balsillie School of International Affairs and an undergraduate degree in peace and disarmament studies from Wilfrid Laurier University. Zac is deeply passionate about issues of sustainability, social justice and the preservation of nature both on this planet and beyond it. He hopes to positively support the emerging field of space environmentalism where he can work on issues like space debris, space resource utilization, and the weaponization of outer space. A special shout-out and thank you to our lead sponsor this season, Multiverse Media Group! For more information about Multiverse Media Group and their recent documentary, The High Frontier, check out https://thehighfrontiermovie.com/.Support the show
The Ethics of Remote Fieldwork in a Pandemic: Some Reflections on Performances in a Zoom Room In this episode, Aden interviews Kristen Csenkey, is a PhD in Global Governance Candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs through Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. She is a Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI). Kristen was the 2020 Women in Defence and Security (WiDS) Fellowship recipient and a Women in International Security (WIIS) Canada Emerging Thought Leader in Digital Security. You can find her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/KCsenkey, as well as some of her work on linktr.ee at: linktr.ee/KristenCsenkey.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson With the Rolling Thunder protest making its way into Ottawa this weekend, we look at what law enforcement is planning, to compare with how the convoy protest was handled before and after the invocation of the Emergencies Act. What is the toll taken on the people and the government of China as the nation grapples with COVID-19, and where do they go from here? In a new piece for the Globe and Mail, Dr. David Welch highlights how former Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel has put the country in a tough energy situation, now with Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and energy-related tensions rising across Europe. Today marks the National Day of Mourning and family support group Threads of Life is calling on workplaces to take this time to reflect and ensure their organizations put safety first for their employees. Beautiful Scars will have its first screening at Hot Docs on May 2, at 5:15 pm ET at TIFF Bell Lightbox 2. The film traces back in time to unravel musician, artist and author Tom Wilson's biographical history and eventually follows him to the Kanawahke reserve, where he explores his Mohawk heritage and meets for the first time the birth family that didn't even know he existed. Does wearing a mask change the first impression you make on people? A new study from Brock University has looked into that and it might surprise you what they have found. Let's find out what we know so far about the Ontario budget with help from Global News' Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Colin D'Mello. What will come of the Emergencies Act Inquiry? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta Dr. David Welch, Professor of Political Science and University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo; Balsillie School of International Affairs Shirley Hickman, Threads of Life Executive Director Tom Wilson, Mohawk author, visual artist, and musician (LeE HARVeY osMOND, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Junkhouse), focus of the new documentary film Beautiful Scars Catherine J. Mondloch, Professor, Director, Face Perception Lab, Department of Psychology at Brock University Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News Matt Gurney, Cofounder of the line, a substack magazine, and a columnist for the National Post and TVO Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Veronica Kitchen, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and in the Balsillie School of International Affairs
Is the war in Ukraine changing public attitudes and perceptions about nuclear weapons? Tom Collina explores this topic with Dr. Lauren Sukin, MacArthur nuclear security postdoctoral fellow at Standford University Center for International Security and Cooperation, and Dr. Alexander Lanoszka, assistant professor in the department of political science at the Balsillie School for International Affairs at the University of Waterloo in Canada. On Early Warning, Lauren Billet sits down with Lilly Adams, Senior Research Coordinator at the Union of Concerned Scientists Global Security Program. She discusses the importance of renewing the soon-to-be expired Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), which provides one-time compensation for those suffering from illnesses caused by nuclear testing.
Coming face to face with evidence of war crimes in Bucha, How heading to the FIFA World Cup could help Canada play on a bigger political field, How much are corporations profiting from inflation by driving up prices & Journo Corner - April 8th, 2022 Coming face to face with evidence of war crimes in Bucha Guest: Jordan Searle, Ontario-based paramedic with Orange Air Ambulance volunteering in Kyiv How heading to the FIFA World Cup could help Canada play on a bigger political field Guest: Tim Elcombe, associate professor of kinesiology and physical education and fellow with the Balsillie School of International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University How much are corporations profiting from inflation by driving up prices? Guest: D.T. Cochrane, economist with Canadians for Tax Fairness and author of ‘The Rise of Corporate Profits in the Time of COVID Journo Corner with Graham Thompson Guest: Graham Thompson, freelance journalist and former political columnist for Edmonton Journal
Guest: Tim Elcombe, associate professor of kinesiology and physical education and fellow with the Balsillie School of International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University
Mass killings, rape and torture - they're some of the most serious allegations from almost 18 months of war in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Rights groups say evidence of ethnic cleansing and war crimes is being ignored internationally, while Ethiopian government leaders say the allegations could fuel racial hatred. So, what should the response be? Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. With guests: Ann Fitz-Gerald - Professor of International Security and Director, Balsillie School of International Affairs in Waterloo, Canada. Laetitia Bader - Horn of Africa Director, Human Rights Watch. Gebrekirstos Gebreselassie - Founder and Editor, tghat.com – a website documenting the war on Tigray.
On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Ken Barker moderates a webinar featuring Mitra Mirhassani, Kristen Csenkey, and Mohammad Ali Sayed about the risks posed by the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of electric vehicles on electrical grids in Canada. Guest Bios: - Ken Barker is a CGAI Fellow and the Director of the Institute for Security, Privacy, and Information Assurance at the University of Calgary - Mitra Mirhassani is the Co-Director of the SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence at the University of Windsor - Kristen Csenkey is a CGAI Fellow and a PhD Candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs - Mohammad Ali Sayed is a PhD Candidate at the Concordian Institute for Information Systems Engineering Recording Date: February 16, 2022 Energy Security3 is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joseph Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
After Putin sends troops into the eastern part of the country, Ukraine braces for Russian invasion. Guest: Alexander Lanoszka, Assistant Professor of International Relations, Balsillie School of International Affairs,University of Waterloo Putin beings “special military operations", and sends troops into the Ukraine Guest: Ihor Michalchyshyn, CEO & Executive Director of the Ukrainian Canadian Security expert assesses what comes next in Ukraine Guest: Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen's University, Senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
Guest: Alexander Lanoszka, Assistant Professor of International Relations, Balsillie School of International Affairs, University of Waterloo
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle speaks with Roy Norton about the recently resolved blockade of the ambassador Bridge, the threat of future protests of critical infrastructure, and what it means for Canadian credibility as new supply chains are established in the energy transition. Guest Bio: - Roy Norton is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo and a Resident Fellow at the Balsillie School of International Affairs Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute What is Roy reading? "The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties That Helped Create Modern China", by Jonathan Kaufman https://www.amazon.ca/Last-Kings-Shanghai-Jewish-Dynasties/dp/0735224439 "The Map of Knowledge: A Thousand-Year History of How Classical Ideas Were Lost and Found", by Violet Moller https://www.amazon.ca/Map-Knowledge-Thousand-Year-History-Classical/dp/0385541767 "The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life", by David Brooks https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Mountain-David-Brooks/dp/0812993268 Recording Date: February 14, 2022 Energy Security3 is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joseph Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
Libby Znaimer is joined by Ashton Arsenault, a Vice President with Crestview Strategy based out of the Ottawa office, John Mykytyshyn, a Conservative Political Consultant and President of Bradgate Research Group as well as Bob Richardson, A Liberal strategist and Senior Council to National PR. Yesterday, Erin O'Toole fought for his political survival as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and lost after a caucus vote to oust him. This means that the party will have its third leadership race in seven years. Who will be the next leader of the CPC and what does the future of the party look like moving forward? --- THE IMPACT OF THE OTTAWA PROTEST ON LOCAL BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Sarah Chown, Managing PartnerMetropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa and Ottawa Regional Chair - Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) and Pat Wilson, a local Ottawa resident. In addition to being a major source of noise pollution and a security risk, the ongoing truck convoy protest has also been substantially disruptive to local businesses and residents in the Ottawa downtown core. Sarah explains how it has been negatively impacting her restaurant and how she was excited to open last Monday due to eased restrictions by the province. Instead, she had to close down her kitchen last weekend and couldn't even facilitate takeout since it would be unsafe for her drivers to deliver amid the chaos. She explains. --- THE BEIJING OLYMPICS: HOW CHINA IS HOSTING A GAMES IN A TENSE POLITICAL CLIMATE Libby Znaimer is joined by
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... How will reducing methane emissions impact agriculture in Canada? “To ban or not to ban Huawei's 5G technology from Canadian infrastructure?” That is... not such a difficult question to answer, according to some. Are we in a better position in the fight against climate change now that COP26 has wrapped up? Why are food prices shooting up so drastically? And a former ally of Donald Trump has surrendered to federal authorities to face contempt charges after defying a subpoena from a House committee investigating January's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Guests: Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle, Professor and Research Leadership Chair with the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph; Editor-in-Chief of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology; North America Centre Director with the International Nitrogen Initiative David Welch, Professor of Political Science and University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo; Balsillie School of International Affairs Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with the University of Toronto Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted Michaels Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As rapidly developing data technology outpaces governance structures and their ability to adapt, the long-term impact of increasingly data-driven economies on security and society remains uncertain. What happens when personal data ends up in the hands of those in power?In the first episode of the third season of War & Peace, Olga Oliker and Hugh Pope are joined by Jim Balsillie, co-founder of Research in Motion, now known as BlackBerry, and founder of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, the Centre for Digital Rights and the Arctic Research Foundation, to discuss the intersection of technology and governance. They talk about the new global rule of law framework that was created to regulate technology and the dangers still presented by exploitative tech firms and anti-democratic governments looking for asymmetrical leverage. Jim also explores how data autonomy should be balanced with the ideals of democracy and how future generations will look back with concern on this era of lax personal data security.For more information, explore Crisis Group's Technology and War global issue page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As the Paralympics come to a close we hear from Japan's Deputy Chef de Mission Miki Matheson on whether the games have been a success. Plus the hidden heroes of the Games. Jose Bernardino is one of the official Otto Bock prosthetic technicians offering support for free to athletes. Their work not only helps performance on the track but to change lives off it. Plus proving age is just a number, 60-year-old Carol Cooke picked up a silver in Tokyo to go along with the three golds she won at the last three Games. Plus, ahead of the American Football season we look at how the NFL have managed to get over 93% of the league's players fully vaccinated without mandating or forcing players to get the jab. But for those refusing to be vaccinated, will it cost them their job? We hear from Tim Elcombe, Associate Professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Plus we preview the Women's Super League as the new football season in England kicks off, and find out about the first Dutch Formula One Grand Prix for more than 35 years, and why it was very nearly cancelled. Photo: Jhoan Vargas of Team Colombia at the Wheelchair Basketball event (Getty Images)
Seeing as the border between Detroit and Windsor is one of the busiest ports of entry along the Canada-U.S. border, the lack of modernized crossing paths at this border is a cause for concern for bilateral supply chains, tourism, and transportation. To remedy this, both governments proposed the construction of a new bridge, now known as the Gordie Howe Bridge. However, things have not been smooth sailing, as the development has faced heavy resistance from interest groups and stakeholders. To speak on the trials and tribulations of the development of the Gordie Howe Bridge is the Hon. Lisa Raitt, who is currently serving as Vice-Chair for Global Investment Banking at CIBC, a global fellow at the Canada Institute, and on the CABC Advisory Board. We are also joined by Dr. Roy Norton, a career foreign service officer who is also a Global Fellow at the Canada Institute, as well as a Resident Fellow at the Balsillie School of International Affairs.
Today's guests: Tamara Lorincz, PhD candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University / Fellow - Canadian Foreign Policy Institute Dr. Katie Mack, astrophysicist and assistant professor of astronomy at North Carolina State University / author - "The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)" Dr. Brian Bird, assistant professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC Dr. Ergete Ferede, professor of economics - MacEwan University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyone can recall this time of the year last year, where the global pandemic had just introduced itself to us and the panic and uncertainties around it. To help us unpack the giant Covid, was Prof Alan Whiteside, professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor emeritus at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He is well known for his innovative work in the field of the social impacts of HIV and AIDS and recently the Coronavirus. SA was proven to have low cases of covid in April 2020, the numbers are now standing at 1.56m cases,1.48m recoveries and unfortunately 53,356 deaths.
Everyone can recall this time of the year last year, where the global pandemic had just introduced itself to us and the panic and uncertainties around it. To help us unpack the giant Covid, was Prof Alan Whiteside, professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor emeritus at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He is well known for his innovative work in the field of the social impacts of HIV and AIDS and recently the Coronavirus. SA was proven to have low cases of covid in April 2020, the numbers are now standing at 1.56m cases,1.48m recoveries and unfortunately 53,356 deaths.
Prof. Alan Whiteside is a South African academic, researcher and professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor emeritus at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. In this interview with the founder of BizNews, Alec Hogg, he lets us know his thoughts on the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Prof. Alan Whiteside is a South African academic, researcher and professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor emeritus at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. In this interview with the founder of BizNews, Alec Hogg, he lets us know his thoughts on the AstraZeneca vaccine.
The Scott Thompson Show Podcast In the U.S., it is Joe Biden’s first workday as President. Here in Canada, it turned out to be Julie Payette’s last day as Governor General. Guest: Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief for Global National Check out Scott’s conversation with Ann Fitz-Gerald, director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, for more on how Canada’s relationship with the Biden administration: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/what-lies-ahead-for-the-biden-administration-and-c - With classrooms now in the homes, homes are now part of the classroom and an increasing amount of teachers are voicing concerns about parents who are interrupting lessons. Guest: Dr. Beyhan Farhadi, a postdoctoral visitor at York University's faculty of education - Joe Biden revoked the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. However, some have not lost hope. Guest: Dan McTeague, President, Canadians for Affordable Energy, former Liberal MP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Scott Thompson Show bonus segment! With Joe Biden in the Oval Office, Canada’s relationship with the U.S. looks like it has a bright future. Except for the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline, perhaps. What else is on the horizon for the Biden administration, and how will it affect Canada? Guest: Ann Fitz-Gerald is the director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs and a professor in the Department of Political Science at Wilfrid Laurier University Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show for more on the dubious future of the Keystone XL pipeline and Joe Biden’s first workday as President of the U.S. https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/bidens-first-day-julie-payettes-last-as-governor-g See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Hayley Stevenson, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at l'Universidad Torcuato Di Tella in Buenos Aires, and Dr. Simon Dalby, Professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University. From defining the field of global ecopolitics to delving into the concept of environmental security (and calling 'bullshit' on the greenwashing policies in between), this wide-ranging conversation helps set the scene for Season 2 of The EcoPolitics Podcast.
Ben is a trans/non-binary person of colour living in Kitchener, ON. He plays elite level rugby, is a graduate student studying Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and works at a Peace Research Institute called Project Ploughshares. Ben: “My ‘coming out' story is complex and multifaceted, which I think ultimately lends itself to being relatable for a lot of LGBTQ+ people. It is filled with highs and lows, making for a dramatic saga that ultimately ends with a message of love and hope.'
Guest: Ann Fitz-Gerald, Director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs and a Professor in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Political Science Department. She has worked at both at King’s College, London University’s International Policy Institute, and at Cranfield University, where she was the Director, Defence and Security Leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The National Research Cloud aims to bring together government, industry & research academia to create a cloud that enables better access to advanced AI technology to universities, research institutions & industry researchers. What would that mean for SMEs & research institutes to afford high-end AI tech? Is the USA losing it's AI edge over China? What about Europe?Are Facebook's "policy changes" enough? What kind of influence do corporations have on Facebook & what do their ad withdrawals mean?A bit of an update on GARI activities including our collaboration with Balsillie School of International Affairs of Waterloo University in Canada as well as our report on the energy transition in Europe and our work for the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Thank you to the International Visegrad Fund for supporting this podcast!
Technology is changing all aspects of the food system, including how smaller-scale farmers and food producers connect with different markets. In this episode of Handpicked, Dr. Theresa Schumilas describes her work as the Director of Open Food Network Canada, an open source software platform designed to help producers and eaters build better and more sustainable food systems. You’ll hear about how justice and fairness can inform an activist approach to coding and how non-proprietary software is contributing to food sovereignty in Canada and beyond. Using Open Food Network as an example, Dr. Shumilas explains how software platforms are helping smaller scale producers reimagine their operations by centring community, open source legal protections, and peer-to-peer learning. Contributors Co-Producers & Hosts: Amanda DiBattista & Laine Young Sound Design & Editing: Adedotun Babajide & Laine Young Research Assistants: Chiamaka Okafor-Justin & Jake Bernstein Guests Click the links to learn more Theresa Schumilas Support & Funding Wilfrid Laurier University The Laurier Centre for Sustainable Food Systems Balsillie School for International Affairs CIGI Music Credits Keenan Reimer-Watts Resources Moving Beyond Acknowledgments- LSPIRG Whose Land Laurier Centre for Sustainable Food Systems Open Food Network Canada The Open Food Network Global Project Open Food Network Global Discussion Community Building Back Better: Infrastructure investments for a greener, more resilient and sustainable country Racial Justice and Food Systems Resources Justice in June Black Women on Black Food Sovereignty Panel, presented by FoodShare Toronto “When you’re Black, you’re at greater risk of everything that sucks”: FoodShare’s Paul Taylor on the links between race and food insecurity Seed Change Words From Our Chair: We cannot talk about food without talking about racism Black Food Insecurity in Canada, Melana Roberts Connect with Us: Email: Handpickedpodcast@WLU.ca Twitter: @Handpickedpodc Facebook: Handpicked Podcast Glossary of Terms Commons Cultural and natural resources that belong to everyone and that are not privately owned. The Commons can include resources that are in physical and/or digital space, are non-proprietary, and are cared for by a community. The Commons is an important concept in many disciplines, including political ecology, economics, philosophy, law, and the humanities, among others. The Commons can be legally protected, as in, for example, Creative Commons or Open Source licencing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a food sharing model in which people buy a share of a farm and then pick up their dividend as a harvest share every week. Consumers make a commitment to take their share, which could be anything from a particular farmer/producer, and to share the risk of the harvest with that farmer. Data Sovereignty The right of people to have access to and power over the data and information associated with their lives, work, or communities. Food sovereignty "Food Sovereignty is the right of peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems." https://viacampesina.org/en/ Global Food Commons Natural, cultural, and digital resources shared with a global community of food actors. For example, Open Food Network includes a global community of coders creating and sharing code and educational experiences to better their platform. Informal Economy of Food Economies of food that emphasize “personal relationships, trust, and non-market values, which are inherently challenging to define and often impossible to quantify.” Informal economies of food are “spaces for non-traditional forms of innovation as well as opportunities for deep insights into social relationships, cultural meanings, and environmental values . . . and challenge us to think of economic systems in far more complex ways than mainstream economic theory would propose.” http://nourishingontario.ca/the-social-economy-of-food/ Open Source A non-proprietary legal protection that ensures ownership in the commons. Data, information, code, genetic code, etc. may be deemed Open Source. Open Source Data A legal protection that ensures that data that is owned and available for use to everyone in a particular community. In the case of Open Food Network, all users have access to all code associated with the platform but must make any alterations or new code available to all other users. Peer-to-Peer Learning Informal learning among members of a community, often based on the concepts of sharing and justice. Peer-to-peer learning may take place through forums, mentorship, or other means. Platform Digital infrastructure or framework for different kinds of exchange. For example, Open Food Network is a platform that enables digital food hubs, shops, or farmers markets. Producer A food enterprise which makes, grows, bakes, cooks, or produces food which it can supply to other businesses for sale. https://guide.openfoodnetwork.org/glossary-of-ofn-terms Production Management The management of goods, knowledge, technology, employees, money, etc. associated with being a producer. Sharing Economy “An umbrella term that describes a wide range of economic activities that have been made possible by technology. Two well-known digital platforms have captured markets in transportation (Uber) and short-term accommodations (Airbnb), but sharing economy businesses are emerging in nearly every sector of the economy. . . . The common element is that they enable individuals to “share” their personal assets or skills. This sharing involves renting personal assets or providing services for a fee through an online application.” https://www.ontario.ca/page/sharing-economy-framework Supply Chain All of the components of a system—including organizations, producers, suppliers, people, resources, activities, information, and infrastructures—that get a product to a consumer. Sustainable Food System Food systems that are “socially just, support local economies; are ecologically regenerative, and foster citizen engagement.” https://fledgeresearch.ca/ Discussion Questions What is open source data and why is it important to food sovereignty? How is Open Food Network changing the ways that smaller-scale producers do their business? How is it changing the ways that eaters/consumers interact with those farmers? Justice and fairness are central to Open Food Network’s operations. How are justice, fairness, and activism important to technological and data sovereignty? How is activism taking place at Open Food Network? How and why are open source data and code being protected at Open Food Network? What are the parallels between open source data/code and seed saving movements? Community is an important concept for technological and food sovereignty—name three ways that community is discussed in this episode and explain why community is so important in each instance.
On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we feature a discussion with WiDS/CGAI fellow Kristen Csenkey, who is currently researching the governance of cybersecurity and the Canadian cyber landscape. If you would like to offer suggestions or help for Kristen's research, please contact us at contact@cgai.ca Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today's episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). Subscribe to and rate the CGAI Podcast Network on your podcast app! Participant Bios: - Kristen Csenkey: Recipient of the 2020 WiDS-CGAI Fellowship. PhD Candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs through Wilfrid Laurier University. Her research focuses on the governance of cyber security, emerging technologies and explores the management of violence in the cyber domain. She has written on Canada's contributions to international peace and security and on 5G telecommunication policies in Europe. Host Bio: - Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Recommended Readings: - "The Lamp at Noon and Other Stories" by Sinclair Ross (https://www.amazon.ca/Lamp-Noon-Other-Stories/dp/0771094132/) Related Links: - "Lessons from COVID-19 for 5G and Internet Security" [CGAI Policy Perspective] by Randolph Mank (https://www.cgai.ca/lessons_from_covid19_for_5g_and_internet_security) Recording Date: 26 June 2020 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
On today's Global Exchange Podcast, we are joined by Randolph Mank and Hugh Stephens two discuss the topic of both their recent, respective CGAI policy perspectives, "Lessons from COVID-19 for 5G and Internet Security" and "Canada, Huawei, and 5G: Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Equation?" The Global Exchange is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios: - Colin Robertson (host): A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. - Randolph Mank: A three-time Canadian ambassador and former VP of BlackBerry. CGAI fellow, Balsillie School of International Affairs fellow, and heads MankGlobal Inc. consulting. - Hugh Stephens: CGAI fellow and Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. Recommended Readings/Media: - "The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz" by Eric Larson (https://www.amazon.ca/Splendid-Vile-Churchill-Family-Defiance-ebook/dp/B07TRVW6VX) - "111 Places in Athens That You Shouldn't Miss" by Alexia Amvrazi, Diana Farr Louis, and Diane Shugart (https://www.amazon.ca/Places-Athens-That-Shouldnt-Miss/dp/374080377) - "Murder on the Orient Expres" by Agatha Christie (https://www.amazon.ca/Murder-Orient-Express-Hercule-Mystery-ebook/dp/B000FC12Z0) Recommended Links: - "Lessons from COVID-19 for 5G and Internet Security" [CGAI policy perspective] by Randolph Mank (https://www.cgai.ca/lessons_from_covid19_for_5g_and_internet_security) - "Canada, Huawei, and 5G: Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Equation?" [CGAI policy perspective] by Hugh Stephens (https://www.cgai.ca/canada_huawei_and_5g_has_the_covid_19_pandemic_changed_the_equation) Recording Date: April 28, 2020 Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on iTunes! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
Several nursing homes had outbreaks of COVID-19 over this weekend, with one having seven residents moved to hospital. To provide an update on the city's covid-19 situation, the mayor joins the Bill Kelly show. ALSO: Hamilton is bleeding millions of dollars a week thanks to the pandemic. Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton - The fight against COVID-19 has united political fronts more than divided. A recent piece in the Toronto Star showcases the friendship developped between Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Chrystia Freeland. At the same time, the Ontario Premier also called out the US President over his decision to invoke the Defense Production Act on 3M, wanting all masks made to be given to the US. Guest: Cheryl Collier, Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Windsor - When all is said and done with this pandemic, what impact will it have made on our policies? Guest: Anne Fitz-gerald, Director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs and a Professor in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Political Science DepartmentLaurier University
In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we sit down with Dr. Nevin Cohen, an Associate Professor at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Public Health and the Research Director of the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute in New York City, to explore how to measure food system change. Because of the complexity of our food systems, there are hundreds of metrics that can be used to measure sustainability and food system health. Dr. Cohen explains how food system researchers are rethinking the kinds of metrics they use in order to make important food policy decisions. Dr. Cohen highlights how hidden food metrics, or “Food Metrics 3.0,” can provide us with more nuanced understandings of what is happening in our food systems so that we can work together to make those systems more sustainable. Contributors Co-Producers & Hosts: Amanda DiBattista & Laine Young Research Assistant: Jake Bernstein Guests Click the links to learn more about their work Dr. Nevin Cohen Support & Funding Wilfrid Laurier University The Laurier Centre for Sustainable Food Systems Balsillie School for International Affairs Music Credits Keenan Reimer-Watts Lee Rosevere Resources Moving Beyond Acknowledgments- LSPIRG Laurier Centre for Sustainable Food Systems Food: Locally Embedded, Globally Engaged (FLEdGE) Food Metrics Panel Discussion with Nevin Cohen CUNY Food Policy Institute Home Page SNAP Benefits Website Canada’s Food Policy References Cohen, Nevin, et al. “‘B-side’ Food Metrics.” CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute, 2019. Household food insecurity is a serious public health problem that affects 1 in 8 Canadian households. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://proof.utoronto.ca/ CANADIANS VISITED FOOD BANKS 1.1 MILLION TIMES IN MARCH 2018. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://hungercount.foodbankscanada.ca/overallfindings/ Connect with Us: Email: Handpickedpodcast@WLU.ca Twitter: @Handpickedpodc Facebook: Handpicked Podcast
Jean Andrey, dean of the Faculty of Environment, tells us about the environmental movement of the 1960s and how it led to the creation of UWaterloo's youngest Faculty. Staff members receive grants for professional development. A global security expert and political scientist will lead the Balsillie School of International Affairs. And a St. Paul's University College/GreenHouse event seeks to improve the quality of life for children with accessibility challenges. Links in this episode: SEE Canada Grants https://uwaterloo.ca/associate-provost-human-resources/programs-and-initiatives/see-canada-grant
What keeps global economy experts up at night? Is it Brexit, Chinese debt, the impact of technology on work, or the “unknown unknowns” — those issues we haven’t yet anticipated? This episode convenes several guests who were in Washington, D.C. recently for the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund. With host Bessma Momani, they discuss how long the current global slowdown could last, the impact of bad policy — or a lack of any policy at all — on living standards, and, despite the many areas of concern, why it is best to focus on being prepared for crisis. Our host Bessma Momani is professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and University of Waterloo and a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. She’s also a non-resident senior fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C. and a Fulbright Scholar. She has been non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. and a 2015 Fellow at the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. She’s a frequent analyst and expert on international affairs in Canadian and global media. This week’s guests Rachel Ziemba is an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security. Her research focuses on the interlinkages between economics, finance and security issues. She previously served as head of emerging and frontier markets and co-head of research at Roubini Global Economics, a global macro strategy and country risk firm. Before that, Rachel also worked for the Canadian International Development Agency in Cairo, Egypt, and the International Development Research Centre in Ottawa, Canada on development economic issues. Babak Abbaszadeh is president and chief executive officer of non-profit organization Toronto Centre. Previously, Babak held leadership positions in major internationally oriented Canadian financial institutions such as the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Sun Life Financial. Babak was also chief of staff to two senior cabinet ministers. Bob Fay is director of the Centre for International Governance Innovation’s Global Economy Program and is responsible for the research direction of the program and its related activities. Prior to joining CIGI, Bob held several senior roles at the Bank of Canada, most recently as senior director overseeing work to assess developments and implications arising from the digitization of the Canadian economy. Tom Bernes is a distinguished fellow with the Centre for International Governance Innovation. After a distinguished career in the Canadian public service and at leading international economic institutions, Tom was CIGI’s executive director from 2009 to 2012. He has held high-level positions at the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Government of Canada.
Months of protest in Sudan and Algeria have led to the departures of long-time leaders Omar al-Bashir and Abdelaziz Bouteflika, respectively. But the protests are not over. This episode explores what is behind the civilian movements in both countries, how they are similar and how they differ, from the role of youth, technology, and economic and political grievances. Is there a role for the diaspora in these movements? How do foreign states, such as the United States and Canada, fit into the picture? This week’s guests also examine what these movements have learned from past failures, in particular those within the Arab Spring, and whether it is truly possible to break the cycle of corrupt leadership and rebuild a country. Our host Bessma Momani is professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and University of Waterloo and a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. She’s also a non-resident senior fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C. and a Fulbright Scholar. She has been non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. and a 2015 Fellow at the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. She’s a frequent analyst and expert on international affairs in Canadian and global media. This week’s guests Rim-Sarah Alouane is an international human rights researcher and PhD candidate in comparative law at the University Toulouse Capitole in France. Her work focuses on religious freedom, civil liberties and Algeria. Khalid Mustafa Medani is an assistant professor of political science and Islamic studies at McGill University in Montreal. His work focuses on Egypt, Somalia and the Darfur crisis, among other topics. Amir Ahmad Nasr is a Toronto-based writer, artist, activist and digital media entrepreneur. From 2006 to 2012, he was better known as Drima, the formerly anonymous voice behind the blog The Sudanese Thinker. He is the author of My Isl@m: How Fundamentalism Stole My Mind — and Doubt Freed My Soul.
Twenty-five years after the genocide against the Tutsi began in Rwanda, in April, 1994, this episode takes a look at the lessons learned since then, for media, peacekeepers and communities that have lived through conflict and violence. Joining host Bessma Momani is genocide survivor Régine Uwibereyeho King, author Allan Thompson and researchers Timothy Donais and Eric Tanguay. They explain why this was indeed a global event, not just a Rwandan event, and what kind of wake up call it gave to journalists, media consumers and the United Nations. The gap still exists between what protection is promised to civilians in harm’s way and what is actually given, but has the gap lessened? How far have we come in learning how to prevent such an atrocity, which saw 800,000 to 1 million people killed in 100 days? Our host Bessma Momani is professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and University of Waterloo and a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. She’s also a non-resident senior fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C. and a Fulbright Scholar. She has been non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. and a 2015 Fellow at the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. She’s a frequent analyst and expert on international affairs in Canadian and global media. This week’s guests Timothy Donais is the director of the Masters in International Policy program, associate director of the PhD program in Global Governance and associate professor in the Department of Global Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University. He also serves as the chair of the Peace and Conflict Studies Association of Canada. Eric Tanguay is a PhD candidate with the Balsillie School of International Affairs. His current research focuses primarily on the recent history of political and ethnic violence in Kenya; the politicization of ethnicity; the role of civil society organizations in shaping political consciousness and identity; and the role of memory and history in facilitating conflict resolution and post-conflict reconciliation. Eric completed his Master’s degree in history at Wilfrid Laurier. Régine Uwibereyeho King is an associate professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary. She has a Ph.D. from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto. As a survivor of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, she has dedicated her life to social justice, human rights for all, and healthy communities. Allan Thompson is a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation, where he leads the book project Media and Mass Atrocity: The Rwanda Genocide and Beyond. Allan joined the faculty of Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication in 2003, after 17 years as a reporter with The Toronto Star.
With the release of their new book, Empty Planet, authors Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson join podcast host Bessma Momani in Waterloo, Ontario, for a discussion around questioning what appears to be “settled science” around population growth. Will the world’s population continue to grow until it hits 11 billion, or will it plateau around 9 billion and then start to decline? The authors share stories and insights from their research for their book, which took them to all corners of the world, and explain how communities with very different economic circumstances, especially women, are offering the same message: as the world becomes increasingly urban, they want to limit the number of children they will have. How does such a projection reshape the way we understand environmental and economic policy? What have projections until now not taken into account? Listen this week to find out. Our host Bessma Momani is professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and University of Waterloo and a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. She’s also a non-resident senior fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C. and a Fulbright Scholar. She has been non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. and a 2015 Fellow at the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. She’s a frequent analyst and expert on international affairs in Canadian and global media. This week’s guests Darrell Bricker is chief executive officer of Ipsos Public Affairs, the world’s leading social and opinion research firm. Prior to joining Ipsos, Bricker was director of Public Opinion Research in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from Carleton University. John Ibbitson is writer-at-large for the Globe and Mail, having also served as chief political writer, political affairs columnist and bureau chief in Washington and Ottawa. His previous political books include the national number-one bestselling, The Big Shift (with Darrell Bricker), The Polite Revolution: Perfecting the Canadian Dream and Open and Shut: Why America Has Barack Obama and Canada Has Stephen Harper. Canada and The World is produced by Trevor Hunsberger and edited by Francy Goudreault.
On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we discuss China's strategy in the South China Sea, its building program throughout the region, as well as their broader defence modernization strategy and its implications for the region. Joining Dave today is David Welch, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and Chair of Global Security at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today's episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios: Dave Perry - Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. David Welch - David A. Welch is Centre for International Governance Innovation Chair of Global Security at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo. Related Links: - "South China Sea and the New Great Game" by Marius Grinius [CGAI Policy Paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/south_china_sea) - "Beware of the Dragon: The Challenges of China's Assertive Posture" by Matthew Fisher [CGAI Policy Perspective] (https://www.cgai.ca/beware_of_the_dragon_the_challenges_of_china_s_assertive_posture) - "Is the Ground Shifting in Asia?" by Joseph Caron [CGAI Policy Perspective] (https://www.cgai.ca/is_the_ground_shifting_in_asia) - "Canadian Relations with China in 2019" featuring Colin Robertson, Richard Fadden, and Hugh Stephens [CGAI Podcast] (https://www.cgai.ca/canadian_relations_with_china_in_2019) - "The Royal Canadian Navy in the Indo-Pacific: A Discussion with Matthew Fisher" featuring David Perry and Matthew Fisher [CGAI Podcast] (https://www.cgai.ca/podcastjune182018) Book Recommendations: David Welch: "Fire and Fury: The Allied Bombing of Germany 1942--1945" by Randall Hansen (https://www.amazon.ca/Fire-Fury-Bombing-Germany-1942-1945/dp/0385664044/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Fire+and+Fury&qid=1554491289&s=gateway&sr=8-2) Recording Date: March 25th, 2019 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
Is there peace to keep in Mali? This episode looks at the complex political, economic and security landscape in Mali and the Sahel region as a whole. What do Canada’s 250 troops contribute to the peacekeeping mission? Is it enough? Is the Canadian government reflecting enough on the actions and potential impact Canadian mining companies have there? Three junior scholars — all experts on various Africa-related topics — join Bessma Momani to talk about the angles less heard when it comes to West Africa (including the cheerier topic of African cinema!). Our host Bessma Momani is professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and University of Waterloo and a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. She’s also a non-resident senior fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C. and a Fulbright Scholar. She has been non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. and a 2015 Fellow at the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. She’s a frequent analyst and expert on international affairs in Canadian and global media. This week's guests Ousmane Aly Diallo is a Ph.D. candidate and a doctoral fellow at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University. His dissertation thesis focuses on the crisis in Mali (2012-) and its impact on security governance in West Africa and the understanding of ‘regions’ by security actors. Ousmane is also part of a multi-year research project on the influence of the informal economy on the patterns of political violence, and in the behaviours of non-state armed groups in Northern Mali. Nadège Compaoré is a Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo. Prior to BSIA, she was a Research Analyst at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research and a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Social Science at York University. Her work lies at the intersection of international relations, global political economy and international law scholarships, which guide her analysis of global and regional governance measures targeting the oil, gas and mining industries in Africa. Abdiasis Issa is a Ph.D. candidate, Global Governance program, at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University. Abdi specializes in international security, regionalism and African development. Canada and The World is produced and edited by Matthew Markudis.
Canada and the World, Ep. 33: How does the world see Canada? A podcast series from OpenCanada.org and the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Is Canada the idealistic, ambitious, liberal country it purports to be when it comes to its role in the world? Does the world see it that way? Not a simple question. This episode brings four critical thinkers together to break down the questions, myths and popular ideas surrounding Canada’s interaction on the global stage. How does the view of Canada vary depending on who is doing the looking, from friendly state allies to the foreign societies where Canadian actors are involved? If Canada is seen as one of the last defenders of liberal democracy, is it hypocritical or has it delivered? And, especially during election time, why does Canada promise to “punch above its weight,” when limited resources and security considerations mean priorities are necessary? Listen as Christian Leuprecht, Claire Wählen, Aisha Ahmad and Steve Saideman join Bessma Momani in Ottawa to discuss. Our host Bessma Momani is professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and University of Waterloo and a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. She’s also a non-resident senior fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C. and a Fulbright Scholar. She has been non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. and a 2015 Fellow at the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. She’s a frequent analyst and expert on international affairs in Canadian and global media. This week’s guests Christian Leuprecht is a professor of political science and economics at the Royal Military College of Canada and an Eisenhower fellow at the NATO Defence College in Rome. He is cross-appointed with the department of political studies and the school of policy studies at Queen’s University, where he is affiliated with the Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy and the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations. He is also a Munk senior fellow in security and defence at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Claire Wählen is the program director for NATO’s 70th anniversary celebrations in Canada through the NATO Association of Canada, as well as a junior research fellow. She holds a Bachelor in Journalism (Honours) with a double honour in Political Science from the University of King’s College and Dalhousie University respectively. She is also a former parliamentary reporter for iPolitics.ca. Aisha Ahmad is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Toronto, a senior researcher at the Munk School of Global Affairs, and the author of Jihad & Co.: Black Markets and Islamist Power. Stephen Saideman holds the Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. He has written four books: The Ties That Divide: Ethnic Politics, Foreign Policy and International Conflict; For Kin or Country: Xenophobia, Nationalism and War (with R. William Ayres); NATO in Afghanistan: Fighting Together, Fighting Alone (with David Auerswald); and Adapting in the Dust: Lessons Learned from Canada’s War in Afghanistan, as well as articles and chapters on nationalism, ethnic conflict, civil war, alliance dynamics, and civil-military relations. Canada and The World is produced and edited by Matthew Markudis.
We interview Tamara Lorincz, of the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace. Tamara is a PhD student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Waterloo, Ontario, where she focuses on the impacts on the environment and on climate change of the world's military forces, especially the US military, which has the largest single carbon footprint in the world. She notes the climate change protocols signed at the Paris climate talks exempt the carbon contributions caused by the armed forces of all countries from being counted in calculations of global CO2 production. Tamara also strongly opposes the role of the Canadian government in the illegal war against Syria.
We interview Tamara Lorincz, of the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace. Tamara is a PhD student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Waterloo, Ontario, where she focuses on the impacts on the environment and on climate change of the world's military forces, especially the US military, which has the largest single carbon footprint in the world. She notes the climate change protocols signed at the Paris climate talks exempt the carbon contributions caused by the armed forces of all countries from being counted in calculations of global CO2 production. Tamara also strongly opposes the role of the Canadian government in the illegal war against Syria.
Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from the JCPOA - a multilateral agreement designed to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon - yet at the same time, the administration is pursuing an unprecedented summit with - already nuclear capable - North Korea... is there reason in this Trumpiness? To help work this out, I talk to Simon Palamar, from CIGI, and Prof. Bessma Momani from the University of Waterloo and the Balsillie School of International Affairs.
Guest: Bessma Momani, Senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation and Professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the University of Waterloo
Guest: Bessma Momani, Senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation and Professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the University of Waterloo
Carmel Kilkenny speaks with Professor Bessma Momani, of the Balsillie School of International Affairs about her concerns for global finance with the intentions of the new Trump administration to repeal Dodd-Frank, the legislation that was implemented to regulate the banks that caused the 2008 financial crisis.
Baton Rouge officers were killed and three others injured after a shooting in the city. The shooting comes after rising tensions between the black community and police. Guest: Bill Profita), Talk 107.3 in Baton Rouge. A group representing young Asian Canadians is looking at breaking barriers between the Asian and black communities and has written a letter campaign to reach out to elders in their communities. Guest: Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works. Friday saw Turkey's military attempt to overthrow the government. The attempt failed. How do military coups work? Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. What is the current state of politics after a coup like this? Guest: Bessma Momani, CIGI Senior Fellow, associate professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs.
Marc Lynch speaks with Bessma Momani to discuss her book, "Arab Dawn: Arab Youth and the Demographic Dividend They Will Bring." Momani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Canada.
Marc Lynch speaks with Bessma Momani to discuss her book, "Arab Dawn: Arab Youth and the Demographic Dividend They Will Bring." Momani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Canada.
Bessma Momani is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and the Balsillie School of International Affairs, a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation, and a 2015 fellow at the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. In the West, news about the Middle East is dominated by an endless stream of reports and commentary about civil war, sectarian violence, religious extremism, and economic stagnation. But do they tell the full story? For instance, who knew that university enrollment in the war-torn Palestinian territories exceeds that of Hong Kong, or that more than a third of Lebanese entrepreneurs are women? Change is on its way in the Middle East, argues Bessma Momani, and its cause is demographic. Today, one in five Arabs is between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four. Young, optimistic, and increasingly cosmopolitan, their generation will shape the region’s future. Drawing on interviews, surveys, and other research conducted with young people in fifteen countries across the Arab world, Momani describes the passion for entrepreneurship, reform, and equality among Arab youth. With insightful political analysis based on the latest statistics and first-hand accounts, Arab Dawn is an invigorating study of the Arab world and the transformative power of youth (published by UTP Insights).
The Empire Club of Canada Presents: A Pioneer Series Event of the Empire Club of Canada featuring Jim Balsillie, Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff With Blackberry: Lessons Learned from One of Canada's Most Riveting Technology Companies Losing the Signal: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of BlackBerry JACQUIE McNISH is a senior writer with The Globe and Mail and previously The Wall Street Journal. She has won six National Newspaper Awards for her groundbreaking investigations into some of the biggest business stories of the past three decades. She is a regular host on Canadian business news station BNN and an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. She has authored three bestselling books: The Big Score: Robert Friedland, Inco and the Voisey's Bay Hustle; Wrong Way: The Fall of Conrad Black,winner of the 2005 National Business Book Award, and The Third Rail: Confronting our Pension Failures, which was co authored by Jim Leech. In his 2005 New York Times review of Wrong Way, author Bryan Burrough praised her as, long one of Canada's best business writers. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two sons. SEAN SILCOFF is an award winning business writer with The Globe and Mail. During his seventeen year career, he has covered just about every area of business, from agriculture to the credit crisis, toys to airplane manufacturing. He led the paper's coverage of the rise and fall of BlackBerry and many of the other major business stories of the decade, including the takeover battle for telecom giant BCE Inc., the contentious merger between brewers Molson and Coors, and the near death struggles of plane and train manufacturer Bombardier Inc. He has won a National Newspaper Award, an Aerospace Journalist of the Year Award and the Edward Goff Penny Memorial Prize for Young Canadian Journalists. He lives in the Gatineau Hills near Ottawa with his wife and three children. JIM BALSILLIE, B.Comm. Toronto, FCA Toronto, MBA Harvard, currently chairs the Board of Directors of Sustainable Development Technology Canada. He was appointed to this role by the Government of Canada in 2013. He is a co founder and former co CEO of Research In Motion, BlackBerry, and founder of the Centre for International Governance Innovation, CIGI. He is also the founder of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, BSIA; Arctic Research Foundation, and co founder of Communitech. He was the private sector representative on the UN Secretary General's High Panel for Sustainability. His awards include: Mobile World Congress Lifetime Achievement Award, India's Priyadarshni Academy Global Award, Time Magazine World's 100 Most Influential People, three times Barron's list of World's Top CEOs and once CNBC's list of Worst CEOs. Speakers: Jim Balsillie, Chair of the Board of Directors of Sustainable Development Technology Canada Jacquie McNish, Senior Writer, The Globe and Mail Sean Silcoff, Business Writer, The Globe and Mail *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*
Thomas F. Homer-Dixon, CIGI Chair of Global Systems, Balsillie School of International Affairs; full Professor, Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo on Climate Shocks: Turning Crisis into Opportunity. Climate policy is gridlocked nationally and globally, with virtually no chance of a breakthrough under current conditions. Policy makers need to accept that societies will not make drastic changes to address climate change until a climate crisis hits. The recent financial crisis showed that when powerful special interests have convinced much of the public that what they are doing is not dangerous, only a disaster that discredits those interests will provide an opportunity for comprehensive policy change.
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