CIC Editorial Staff, Author at Canadian International Council

CIC Victoria: Vancouver Island University Model United Nations Conference 2019

Apr 1, 2019 | Event Summary

On 8-9 March 2019, students at Vancouver Island University (VIU), joined by students from local high schools, held a very successful Model United Nations (MUN) conference in Nanaimo, British Columbia. the conference commenced with a key note speech by Dr. Chris Kilford, President of CIC Victoria. Chris was joined by CIC Victoria Executive Committee member, Gerry Thompson. Gerry is the CIC Victoria, VIU liaison officer, and later in the day he had the honour to present a donation of $500 from CIC Victoria to the conference organizers

Le Canada Est-Il Seul Au Monde?

Apr 1, 2019 | Nouvelles

La discussion du CIC Montréal n’aurait pas pu tomber à un meilleur moment.

CIC Halifax: Insights on Saudi Arabia and the Middle East

Mar 6, 2019 | Event Summary

On 26 February 2019, CIC Halifax hosted Mr. Dennis Horak, former Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, who provided a front-line perspective on the situation in the Middle East.

RCI: Caso Huawei: “China respondió secuestrando a ciudadanos canadienses”

Mar 6, 2019 | Interview, News

El presidente de CIC Ben Rowswell habla con Radio Canada Internacional sobre Canadá, China y Huawei

CIC Vancouver: Insights on Saudi Arabia and the Middle East

Feb 27, 2019 | Event Summary

On 21 February 2019, CIC Vancouver hosted Mr. Dennis Horak, former Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, who provided a front-line perspective on the situation in the Middle East.

CIC President Ben Rowswell speaks to Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Feb 22, 2019 | Interview, News

On February 21st 2o19, Ben Rowswell, President and Research Director of the Canadian International Council, provided testimony to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade. He explained how the embassy determined that a very large majority of Venezuelan citizens support the National Assembly in their dispute with the Maduro regime.

Le Venezuela, un test pour la diplomatie canadienne

Feb 11, 2019 | Publication En Français

Ben Rowswell: “Le Canada fait la promotion de la démocratie non parce que nous sommes certain du résultat, mais parce que c’est important de le faire. Et la façon par laquelle nous la faisons est également important. Nous insistons sur une transition constitutionenelle, pacifique et démocratique.”

The Hill Times: Trudeau ‘masterful’ at soft power, falling short on hard power, says ex-diplomat Rowswell

Feb 5, 2019 | Interview, News

“Soft power, in international relations, means being able to convince other countries to line up behind international commitments or objectives in your interest”, said Ben Rowswell, the president of the Canadian International Council.

Le Devoir: La pression s’accentue sur le Venezuela

Jan 31, 2019 | Nouvelles

En agissant à titre d’hôte, le Canada adopte une posture qui, de l’avis du président du Conseil international du Canada, Ben Rowswell, s’inscrit dans son « rôle historique » de défenseur de la démocratie et des droits de la personne sur la scène internationale.

Trump, Trudeau and the Rules-Based Order

Jan 29, 2019 | Event Summary

Robertson spoke about the problematic nature of liberal countries like Canada believing their ideologies of democracy are right, that the way we do things is the only right way in terms of governance.

CNN: Why China, Russia and Turkey are standing with Maduro—in the US’s backyard

Jan 29, 2019 | Interview, News

“If Maduro is forced out, it will help those countries that believe that final political authority should rest with citizens, like most of Latin America, Canada and the US,” Ben Rowswell tells CNN.

The Current: Citizens must become leaders in order to combat populism, says former diplomat

Nov 28, 2018 | Interview

Ben Rowswell talked with The Current’s Anna Maria Tremonti about his time as a diplomat and witnessing the rise of populism in recent years.

The Rohingya Crisis: Options for Canadian Foreign Policy

Nov 24, 2018 | Event Summary

On November 19, the Canadian International Council — Winnipeg Branch hosted an event on the humanitarian crisis faced by the Rohingya people in Myanmar and Bangladesh and how Canada can respond.

Book Launch: discussion about power-balancing with T.V. Paul

Oct 4, 2018 | Event Summary

CIC Montreal hosted McGill political science professor T.V. Paul, whose new book, “Restraining Great Powers: Soft Balancing from Empires to the Global Era”, has just been released.

CIC Toronto: Resolution of Longstanding Disputes and Humanitarian Law – A Perspective from South Asia

Oct 4, 2018 | Event Summary

On July 5, 2018, CIC Toronto welcomed the president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan, who provided his point of view on the Kashmir dispute and resulting human rights issues.

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).

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.

July and August Roundup

Aug 9, 2018 | Interview

CIC fellows were featured in a variety of publications and outlets.

CIC to Brief Department of National Defence on Mali

Aug 8, 2018 | Press Release

CIC research will identify the structure and mechanisms in place to assist victims of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Mali.

ICI RDI: Hyperinflation au Venezuela

Aug 3, 2018 | Interview

Entrevue avec l’ancien ambassadeur du Canada au Venezuela, Ben Rowswell.

CTV News: Israel Passes Jewish Nation-State Bill

Jul 23, 2018 | Interview

Distinguished Fellow Jon Allen shares his thoughts on the so-called “nation-state” bill that Israel just passed.

Senior Fellow Samantha Bradshaw Examines the Hacking of Public Opinion

Jun 4, 2018 | Event Summary

Why deep threats to democracy are ahead of us, not behind us.

CIC Member Receives Luciano Tomassini Award

May 29, 2018 | Membership Update

Dr Sean Burges’s book, Brazil in the World: The International Relations of a South American Giant, awarded best book in international relations.

Is Canada Truly Back?

May 29, 2018 | Event Summary

Jocelyn Coulon, a former adviser to Stéphane Dion, launched his new book “Un selfie avec Justin Trudeau” at the CIC Montreal Branch on May 3, 2018.

Canada’s G7 Sherpa Hosted by CIC in Ottawa

May 14, 2018 | Event Summary

Deputy Minister Peter Boehm spoke to the hard questions confronting the G7 this year, with press coverage by The Globe and Mail.

Inaugural Borden Dinner: In Conversation with Ray Tanguay

May 9, 2018 | Event Summary

Mr. Tanguay discussed the future of the Canadian auto industry against the backdrop of increasingly turbulent negotiations over NAFTA.

International Journal Essay Prize Winner Announced

May 8, 2018 | Press Release

Congratulations to Charlotte Duval-Lantoine for winning IJ’s Women in International Security essay prize.

New Report Released: “Canada’s World Survey 2018”

Apr 16, 2018 | Press Release

CIC and partners release results of largest national survey on how Canadians relate to the broader world and foreign affairs issues.

CIC President Gives Lectures on Security Sector Reform in Boston and Stockholm

Apr 13, 2018 | Expert Update

Mark Sedra presented on Security Sector Reform in Conflict-Affected Countries at the Fletcher School of International Affairs and the Folke Bernadotte Academy.

How Software Shapes Democracy – Video Now Available

Apr 13, 2018 | New Video

Distinguished Fellow Ben Rowswell outlines research he conducted with Junior Fellow Caroline Allante for the CIC on “How Software Shapes Democracy”.

CIC Saskatoon Examines Refugee and Immigration Policy with Canadian Immigration Minister

Mar 21, 2018 | Event Summary

Minister Hussen discussed why immigration matters as part of the branch’s larger conference on immigration from a Saskatchewan perspective.

CIC Provides Input to Canada’s Summit of the Americas Platform

Mar 20, 2018 | Expert Update

CIC Senior Fellow Fernando Chinchilla served as the CIC representative for Global Affairs Canada’s CSO consultations.

CIC National Holds Conference on the North Korean Nuclear Challenge

Mar 14, 2018 | Event Summary

Sponsored by Global Affairs Canada and featuring leading North Korea experts from across the globe.

Building and Keeping the Peace: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue

Mar 8, 2018 | Event Summary

An event summary of CIC Winnipeg’s recent conference on peacekeeping.

The Politics of Fear in Saskatoon

Mar 8, 2018 | Event Summary

CIC President Mark Sedra visited the Saskatoon Branch to meet with members and deliver a talk on “Real and Imagined Security Threats in an Uncertain World.”

CIC Expert featured in The Globe & Mail

Feb 22, 2018 | Expert Update

Sr Fellow Valerie Percival explains how on global health, Canada is not ‘back’.

CIC Fellow to attend UN Meeting on Future Constitution & Elections in Syria

Jan 19, 2018 | Expert Update

Amb. Mokhtar Lamani to be in Beirut for National Agenda for the Future of Syria Programme by UN ESCWA.

CIC Journal Sponsors Essay Prize for Women in International Security

Jan 10, 2018 | Opportunity

International Journal will provide a cash prize to the winning paper, with publication opportunities for the top three entries.

CIC Fellow Featured in North Korea News Coverage

Jan 8, 2018 | Interview

CIC Senior Fellow Andrea Berger was recently featured in Business Insider and NK News in the latest developments of increased global tensions with North Korea.

CIC Fellow Featured in Hespress and Dakhla 24

Jan 5, 2018 | Interview

In his wide-ranging interview, CIC Distinguished Fellow Mokhtar Lamani discusses his upcoming research for the CIC, his experience in Syria, the Sahara issue, and the future of Morocco.

CIC Fellow Reports on South Sudan’s Renewable Energy Potential

Jan 5, 2018 | Expert Update

Senior Fellow Dave Mozersky recently published a special report on the potential for renewable energy to be a building block for peace in South Sudan.

CIC Event on Syria Featured in The Anglican

Jan 3, 2018 | News

In the paper’s December issue, journalist Diana Swift covered the CIC’s event with Reverend Nadim Nassar, Director of the Awareness Foundation and advocate for religious minorities in the Middle East.

December 2017 Roundup

Dec 30, 2017 | Interview

This month, CIC fellows were featured in CNN, The Washington Post and The Globe and Mail.

Former Ambassador Mokhtar Lamani joins the CIC

Dec 19, 2017 | Press Release

Contributing to the Real & Imagined Security Threats in an Uncertain World research program, the former Ambassador will join the CIC as a Distinguished Fellow.

Four New Senior Fellows Join the CIC

Dec 19, 2017 | Expert Update

Fernando Chinchilla, Huma Haider, Melinda Jacobs, David Mozersky will contribute to the CIC’s research programs.

Canada and the World: Views from Canadian Muslims

Dec 11, 2017 | Event Summary

The CPAC recording of this CIC Ottawa event is now available, featuring discussion by Canadian Muslim leaders on populism and how anti-immigrant feelings create divisions both in communities around the world and in Canada.

The situation in North Korea: Where are We Now, and Where Do We Go From Here?

Dec 11, 2017 | Event Summary

CIC Edmonton branch hosted Gordon Houlden to speak about the situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at a Politics at the Pub.

From Books to Blogs to Software

Dec 10, 2017 | Event Summary

The recording of this CIC Ottawa event is now available, featuring discussion with two practitioners working at the forefront of conflict, security and citizen action.

CIC Hamilton Members Gain Insight into Quantum Theory

Nov 23, 2017 | Event Summary

In a CIC Hamilton event, Dr. Colin Campbell unlocked modern quantum physics into a topic accessible outside the language of mathematics.

CIC President Briefs the House of Commons

Nov 22, 2017 | Expert Update

Contributing to the ongoing study of NATO by the House of Commons, CIC President Mark Sedra testified before the Standing Committee on National Defence.

Author: CIC Editorial Staff