Category: News
Globe and Mail story about Sarpoza prison in Kandahar
Former Representative of Canada in Kandahar Ben Rowswell reflects on the sorry state of Sarpoza prison, once a focal point of Canada’s reconstruction efforts in that province.
Read MoreThe Evan Solomon Show about the argument between Xi Jinping and Justin Trudeau
Ben Rowswell discusses what is at stake in the confrontation between Xi Jinping and Justin Trudeau at the G20 Summit in Indonesia, November 17, 2022
Read MoreAndy Knight on democracy around the world
International Journal co-editor Andy Knight on CBC Halifax Mainstreet, discussing democracy abroad and here in Canada
Read MoreCanada risks splitting from allies by not encouraging expertise in its foreign service, new report finds
With allies and competitors focusing on adding expertise in their foreign ministries, Canada risks being an ‘outlier,’ a new report suggests.
Read MoreGermany and Canada can work together to reinforce democratic values
The visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz this week is one the most important diplomatic opportunities for a Canadian prime minister in years. Amid disruption to global norms as well as growing challenges to democracy, Canada and Germany have increasingly bonded in shared commitment to protecting and reinforcing both the rules-based order on which international security depends and on human rights.
Read MoreBill Graham, a political rarity, was a beacon of civility in federal government
Bill Graham was old school. The former Liberal cabinet minister loved politics, loved the Toronto riding he represented through five elections, loved being out and about in the world, loved gossip and good stories, which he could tell better than just about anyone.
Read More‘Diplomacy is all about being there’: former diplomats call for reassessment of foreign service global presence during GAC review
‘We need human beings in these other countries, in these war zones, to give a genuinely Canadian perspective that’s not filtered through the internet,’ says former diplomat Ben Rowswell.
Read MoreThe Korean Peninsula – Peace Favours the Bold
For China watchers, the release of Messrs. Kovrig and Spavor from arbitrary detainment will either...
Read MoreUn article co-écrit par Ben Rowswell paru dans La Presse
Un article co-écrit par Ben Rowswell paru dans La Presse Élections fédérales 2021 Les Canadiens...
Read MoreCanadian Politicians discuss Foreign Policy by Canadians on: CBC’s Power & Politics
Canadian Politicians discuss Foreign Policy by Canadians on: CBC’s Power & Politics The...
Read MoreBen Rowswell on The National: Going Toe to Toe with China
Ben Rowswell on The National: Going Toe to Toe with China On September 23, 2021, CIC President Ben...
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