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How Software Shapes Democracy

As more and more political debate takes place online, the software that hosts our conversations have come under fire for exacerbating polarization, spreading fake news and harassment. This article explores how three prominent platforms shape the public conversation by examining how their affordances – the actions they make possible – each generate a different social dynamic.

By Ben Rowswell and Caroline Allante

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A Made-in-Canada China Strategy for 2018?

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CIC Victoria Annual General Meeting and building for the future

Sep 21, 2018 | Event Summary

On 19 September, CIC Victoria held its Annual General Meeting and also heard from the Directors of the Centre for Asia Pacific Initiatives (CAPI) and the Centre for Global Studies (CFGS) at the University of Victoria (UVic).

CIC Vancouver Event: Leaving No One Behind: Canada’s Role in Advancing LGBTQ2 Human Rights Globally

Sep 5, 2018 | Event Summary

CIC Vancouver hosted a discussion on LGBTQ2 human rights and inclusive development, featuring LGBTQ2 activists from around the world, UN representatives, and government officials.

The Other Three Amigos: International Negotiations – Cuba, Mexico And The U.S.

Aug 24, 2018 | Event Summary

Galo Carrera, Honorary Consul of Mexico in Nova Scotia spoke to CIC Halifax members and guests about international negotiations among Cuba, Mexico and the United States.

How Canada Should Engage (Properly) with China’s Belt and Road Initiative

by Leo Luo | Sep 13, 2018 | Opinion

As trade wars between the U.S. and the rest of the world heat up, Canada should take this opportunity to reassess its trade relationships, particularly with China.

A Made-in-Canada China Strategy for 2018?

by Grant Duckworth | Sep 10, 2018 | Opinion

China is destined to become a major Asian power regardless if Canada prepares for that eventuality. A well-designed China strategy that transcends a transactional trade-based foreign policy would go a long way to protecting Canada’s hard-won status as a global middle-power.

Neoliberalism: past, present…future?

by Haryadi Christianto | Aug 10, 2018 | Opinion

The rise of neoliberalism since 1979 is the major factor in transforming the world at the global scale to its current state.

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Established in 1946 International Journal is Canada’s pre-eminent journal of global policy analysis. It combines brief, policy-relevant articles with longer, peer-reviewed, scholarly assessments of interest to foreign policy-makers, analysts and academics in Canada and around the world.