CIC Editorial Staff | Canadian International Council

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.

CIC Fellow Briefs House of Commons

Nov 15, 2017 | Expert Update

Sr. Fellow Danielle Stodilka briefed the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence on NATO

CIC Board Member Moderates Launch of Canada’s Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

Nov 9, 2017 | Membership Update

CIC’s Jacqueline O’Neill moderated panel discussion with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, National Defence, International Development & La Francophonie.

The Washington Post: With the destruction of the caliphate, the Islamic State has lost far more than territory

Nov 2, 2017 | Interview

Amarnath Amarasingam explains “With the destruction of the caliphate, the Islamic State has lost far more than territory”

2018 Student Essay Contest Launches

Oct 4, 2017 | Branch Update, News

UVictoria students are invited to submit essays on Canada’s role in the world. Three prizes of $1000, $500 & $250.

CIC Fellow Featured on CNN and in The Washington Post

Oct 2, 2017 | Interview

Samantha Bradshaw receives extensive coverage for research “Social Media, News and Political Information during the US Election: Was Polarizing Content Concentrated in Swing States?”

CIC Victoria Welcomes New Branch President

Sep 23, 2017 | Branch Update

Dr. Chris Kilford, CD assumes presidency of CIC Victoria Branch.

North Korea and the Nuclear Threat

Sep 13, 2017 | Event Summary

Dr. Bob Huish spoke to CIC Halifax on why the normal options of diplomacy aren’t effective in dealing with North Korea’s recent nuclear exercises.

CIC Fellow Featured in World Policy and The Mantle

Aug 5, 2017 | Interview

Amarnath Amarasingam writes on the dangerous convergence of far-right movements.

CIC Victoria/CFGS UVic Essay Contest Winner Announced

Jul 27, 2017 | Branch Update

Congratulations to first-place winner Felix Lambrecht.

Welcome to the new thecic.org

Jul 27, 2017 | Press Release

The CIC is proud to launch the complete redesign of its website thecic.org.

CIC Fellow’s Research Receives Major News Coverage

Jul 17, 2017 | Expert Update

CIC Fellow Samantha Bradshaw’s research featured in the Washington Post and Bloomberg.

The State of Canadian International Development – World Animal Protection

Apr 15, 2016 | Event Summary

The State of Canadian International Development – World Animal Protection How helping animals in...

University-Rosedale All-Candidates Debate on Global Affairs Recap

Nov 18, 2015 | Event Summary

Toronto Branch, in partnership with the Munk School of Global Affairs, hosted an all-candidates debate on October 5th for the University-Rosedale riding.

Third Annual CIC-Toronto Student Foreign Affairs Debate

Nov 11, 2015 | Event Summary

This House believes that the UN headquarters should be located in Toronto. This resolution opened the Third Annual CIC-Toronto Student Foreign Affairs Debate

Young Professionals International Affairs Training Conference Recap

Sep 30, 2015 | Event Summary

On September 19th, the Canadian International Council – Toronto Branch, in partnership with the Young Diplomats of Canada, hosted a joint conference at the Munk School of International Affairs.

Author: CIC Editorial Staff