CIC In The News
View the latest news and interviews with CIC staff and experts.
CTV: Canadian being mistreated by chinese
CIC President Ben Rowswell was interviewed on CTV News about the tensions between Canada and China.
MLI: Policy Maker of the Year: Chrystia Freeland
Ben Rowswell, Canada’s ambassador to Venezuela when the country’s democratic wheels came off, gives Chrystia Freeland credit for the directness of her approach. She was “one of the first world leaders to call a spade a spade in Venezuela.”
CBC News speaks with former diplomat Ben Rowswell about the rising tension between Canada and China
CIC President was interviewed on CBC News about the Huawei dispute and what it means for Canada’s place in the world.
The Current: Citizens must become leaders in order to combat populism, says former diplomat
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.
July and August Roundup
CIC fellows were featured in a variety of publications and outlets.
ICI RDI: Hyperinflation au Venezuela
Entrevue avec l’ancien ambassadeur du Canada au Venezuela, Ben Rowswell.
The Wilson Center: Diplomacy 201: Ben Rowswell
Audri Mukhopadhyay interviews Ben Rowswell, a former Canadian ambassador to Venezuela. In this episode we cover power in diplomacy, life in Venezuela, and the creation of Betterplace.
CTV News: Israel Passes Jewish Nation-State Bill
Distinguished Fellow Jon Allen shares his thoughts on the so-called “nation-state” bill that Israel just passed.
The Globe and Mail: Canada encouraged diplomats to defend human rights in Venezuela
Interview with Ben Rowswell about Global Affairs Canada report on Venezuela.
Georgetown University: From Tahrir Square to Silicon Valley: Ambassador Ben Rowswell on how tech can change the world
Ben Rowswell returned to Georgetown on April 6, 2018 to meet with students and share his experience.
CIC Fellow Featured in North Korea News Coverage
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
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.