Inside the Issues: A CIGI Video Podcast

In episode six of season six, CIGI Senior Research Associate Benoit Hardy Chartrand joins CIGI Senior Fellow and co-host David Welch for a discussion on the politics of enmity in the Chinese-Japan relationship.

In this episode of Inside the Issues Olaf Weber, CIGI Senior Fellow joins Andrew Thompson to discuss Sustainability Codes of Conduct in the Green Banking Sector.

Traditions of colonialism, autocracy, the rentier state, clientalism, corruption and imagined history all contribute to the dysfunction of Middle East polities. In this episode, Michael Bell, Senior Fellow, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, joins co-host Andrew Thompson, CIGI Senior Fellow, for a conversation on the Middle East.

What is the most cost-effective way to achieve greenhouse gas reductions that aligns with our economic prosperity? This week Chris Ragan, Economist, McGill University, Canada's Ecofiscal Commission, joins David Welch, CIGI Chair of Global Security, for a conversation on carbon pricing options.

In this episode, Taylor Owen, Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia shares insights from his new book, Disruptive Power: The Crisis of the State in the Digital Age.

Are population trends creating an unbalanced world? This week Jack Goldstone, Hazel Professor of Public Policy at the Mercatus Center of George Mason University visits the Inside the Issues studio to discuss the impact of global population trends.

In this episode, sustainability expert Johan Rockström visits the podcast studio to discuss his latest book Big World, Small Planet: Abundance Within Planetary Boundaries. In addition to discussing the planetary shift into the Anthropocene epoch, the conversation considers resilience theory, tipping points, and the need to create a new global paradigm that works within planetary boundaries.

CIGI Senior Fellow Myra J. Tawfik visits the Inside the Issues studio to discuss intellectual property (IP) rights with co-host and Senior Fellow Andrew Thompson. In addition to touching on the basics of intellectual property rights -- what they are and why they are important -- the conversation considers international trade aspects, dispute and enforcement mechanisms, and the future of IP rights.

In this episode, Kevin P. Gallagher, Associate Professor of Global Development Policy, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University visits the Inside the Issues studio to discuss his new book, "Ruling Capital: Emerging Markets and the Reregulation of Global Finance."

This week podcast host and CIGI Chair of Global Security David Welch welcomes Séverine Autesserre, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Barnard College, Columbia University for a discussion on her new book, "Peaceland: Conflict Resolution and the Everyday Politics of International Intervention." The conversation considers the concept of "peaceland" is along with the importance of local context and key policy recommendations for international organizations working in peacebuilding efforts.

This week, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at the University of British Columbia Michael Byers joins CIGI Senior Fellow Andrew Thompson for a discussion on Arctic governance. The conversation touches on Arctic cooperation, Canadian interests in the North, and prospects for economic development before turning to consider how current international conflicts could impact the future of Arctic governance. 

This week, CIGI Senior Fellow and Senior Advisor for Conflict Prevention and Management at the United States Institute of Peace Pamela Aall joins co-host and CIGI Chair of Global Security David Welch for a discussion on the comprehensive new book "Managing Conflict in a World Adrift."

On the heels of his recent lecture at CIGI, investigative journalist and academic Declan Hill joins co-host and CIGI Senior Fellow Andrew Thompson for a conversation on corruption and match-fixing in international sport. Which sports are most vulnerable to match-fixing? What could ongoing and expanding corruption mean for the future of international sport? Tune in for the full conversation.

What role does cultural diplomacy play in foreign relations? How is the nature of public diplomacy changing alongside shifts in technology and media? This week, CIGI Senior Fellow Andrew Thompson welcomes Public Affairs Officer at the US Consulate, Toronto Hilary Fuller Renner to address these questions and discuss a variety of public diplomacy programs.

What can memorializing our historical heroes and victims tell us about who we are now? Edward T. Linenthal, Editor, Journal of American History and Professor of History at Indiana University joins co-host and CIGI Chair of Global Security David Welch for a conversation on remembrance.

Has war become legalized under international law? This week, Associate Director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict Janina Dill joins host and CIGI Chair of Global Security David Welch for a conversation on the law, morality and legitimacy of war. After offering a brief history of war theory, the discussion touches on the "belligerent's trilemma," drone warfare, and sub-state conflict. Tune in to hear the full conversation and to learn more about the overlap between war and law in the 21st century.

In this week's podcast, CIGI Research Fellow David Kempthorne visits the studio to discuss the survey's findings, touching on four key dimensions: macroeconomic and financial cooperation, cooperation on financial regulation, cooperation on trade, and cooperation on climate change.

What went wrong in Canada's intervention in Afghanistan? What went right? This week, Stephen M. Saideman from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs joins host David Welch for a discussion on the theme of the upcoming edition of Canada Among Nations — intervention. In addition to exploring Canada's role in Afghanistan, the conversation touches on the ISIS mission, situations in Syria and Turkey, and how military operations are treated in democratic legislatures.

This week, CIGI Senior Fellow John Ibbitson joins host Andrew Thompson for a discussion on the Harper Government's foreign policy. The conversation begins on a heavy note, considering the foreign policy context in which today's (October 22, 2014) fatal shootings at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada can be viewed.

Is the United States an imperialistic power? Lawrence Wilkerson, Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Government and Public Policy, College of William and Mary joins David Welch, CIGI Chair of Global Security for a discussion on the state of the American empire. The nature of American power (hard vs. soft), domestic government structures, international relations, and global governance are also considered.

Are drones a humanitarian form of warfare? Host Andrew Thompson welcomes Dr. Trevor McCrisken, Associate Professor, U.S. Politics and International Studies, Warwick University, for a discussion on warfare in the 21st century.

In the final episode of Inside the Issues Season Four, Shreen Abou el-Naga joins host Andrew Thompson for a discussion on Egypt three years after Tahrir square. Has Egypt's revolution stalled? What role are the new intellectuals playing in shaping the country's future? Has the human rights situation, specifically for women, shifted? Tune in to access the full discussion and learn more about life in Egypt today.

This week, host Andrew Thompson welcomes CIGI Distinguished Fellow Malcolm D. Knight for a discussion on the governance of the international financial system. The conversation begins by exploring the differences between the banking systems of the United States and Canada before touching on changes in the governance of the global financial system since 2008 and reform of the International Monetary Fund.

How is the Arctic changing and what are the implications for Canada? This week, CIGI Senior Fellow John Higginbotham speaks with host Andrew Thompson on issues surrounding Arctic governance. Touching on both opportunities and challenges in the Arctic, Higginbotham notes that, "It's time for a fresh look at Canada's Arctic policies."

This week Domenico Lombardi and Samantha St. Amand of CIGI's Global Economy Program visit the Inside the Issues studio to discuss the Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, which took place April 11-13, 2014 in Washington, DC.

This week, CIGI Senior Fellow Manuela Moschella visits the Inside the Issues studio to discuss her new book, Great Expectations, Slow Transformations: Incremental Change in Post-Crisis Regulation. After reviewing some of the regulatory issues that initiated the 2008 financial crisis, Moschella discusses the role of global financial institutions along with the benefits of incremental regulatory reform. Would the global system be able to manage another financial crisis?

As the 20th anniversary of the outbreak of the Rwandan genocide approaches, podcast host Andrew Thompson speaks with Elisabeth King on her new book, From Classrooms to Conflict in Rwanda. After sharing some historical context, Dr. King explores the way in which educational structures and content contributed to the rise of civil tensions in Rwanda in the lead-up to the genocide.

In February, the United Nations' Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea released a damning report that identified wide-ranging and ongoing crimes against humanity in the DPRK. To explore the report's findings and learn more about the human rights crisis in North Korea, we speak with Dr. Rhoda Howard-Hassmann, Canada Research Chair in International Human Rights at Wilfrid Laurier University.

With 6.4 million people living in South Africa with HIV, how is the country managing the impacts of this health epidemic? How are neighbouring nations, with far weaker economies, faring? This week, CIGI Chair in Global Health Alan Whiteside visits the Inside the Issues studio to discuss the impact of HIV AIDS on economic development in Southern Africa.

Is Pakistan suffering from a geostrategic curse? This week, T.V. Paul joins host Andrew Thompson for a chat on Pakistan in the contemporary world. The discussion covers leadership failures, religion and politics, and the impact of the "warrior state" image on Pakistan's development.

Interstate conflict in the Asia-Pacific represents a serious threat not only to millions of people in some of the most heavily and most densely populated countries on Earth, but to the global economy as a whole, for which the Asia-Pacific is increasingly the engine. This week, our podcast co-hosts come together for a discussion on Dr. David Welch's new project, Confidence, Trust and Empathy in Asia-Pacific Security.

Co-host Andrew Thompson welcomes Dr. Corinne Squire for a discussion on her new book, Living with HIV & ARVs: Three Letter Lives. After sharing her inspiration for writing the book, Dr. Squire delves into her qualitative methodology noting the importance of narrative in understanding the intricacies of context along with the usefulness of personal narratives in creating common understandings to educate others and push for change.

This week, David Keith, Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, joins co-host Andrew Thompson for a discussion on the controversy, risks and potential benefits of climate geoengineering.

As Inside the Issues returns for the second half of season four, Dr. Bessma Momani joins host Andrew Thompson for a discussion on conflicts in Syria and Egypt.

This week co-host David Welch speaks with Visiting Fulbright Scholar Martin Edwards on the surveillance of the global economy. An expert on the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Edwards shares a historical context of the Fund before discussing issues of transparency both in internal and external processes.

This week podcast co-host Andrew Thompson is joined by Peter Blair Henry, Dean of the NYU Stern School of Business, who shares insights from his new book Turnaround: Third World Lessons for First World Growth. Centering on three key principles — discipline, clarity and trust — the discussion considers approaches to policy reform that support global economic growth and prosperity.

On the heels of the International Law Research Program launch, CIGI's Vice President of Programs David Dewitt stopped by the Inside the Issues studio to discuss anticipated opportunities and impact for intellectual capacity resulting from the new program.

This week on Inside the Issues, CIGI Fellow James Manicom stops by the studio to answer key questions surrounding Canada and Australia's security cooperation in the Asia Pacific region.

In analyzing the financial crisis five years down the road, CIGI Research Fellow David Kempthorne notes that "the line between legality and morality [was] one of the key issues." This week, co-host David Welch chats with Kempthorne on key structural failures that lead to the 2008 financial crisis and the subsequent reaction from the international financial regulatory system.

No longer a super power, how does Russia view itself in 2013? Is a new cold war between Russia and the West possible? To learn more about Russia and the world, co-host Andrew Thompson welcomes Sergei Khrushchev, Senior Fellow, Thomas J. Watson Jr. Institute For International Studies, Brown University, to the Inside the Issues studio.

This week on Inside the Issues, former Canadian Ambassador Jeremy Kinsman draws from the new book, A Diplomat's Handbook for Democracy Development Support, in discussing diplomacy, democracy and civil society networks.

What tensions exist between the interests of state sovereignty and global capital? How did financial governing bodies fail in the lead up to the 2008 financial crisis? This week, Paul Blustein visits the Inside the Issues studio to discuss his new book, Off Balance: The Travails of Institutions that Govern the Global Financial System.

A set of principles to protect against crimes against humanity, genocide, ethnic cleansing and war crimes, the responsibility to protect (R2P) calls on political commitment from both states and the wider international community. This week, Jennifer Welsh, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary General on the Responsibility to Protect, joins co-host David Welch for a conversation on the development and evolution of R2P.

What will be the legacy of the war in Afghanistan? What are we leaving behind? What have we learned? Co-host Andrew Thompson welcomes Graeme Smith, Senior Analyst, International Crisis Group for a discussion on Smith's new book The Dogs Are Eating Them Now: Our War in Afghanistan.

This week, co-host Andrew Thompson welcomes Jim Lederman, Senior Middle East Regional Analyst, Oxford Analytica for a discussion on misunderstandings and misconceptions of the Middle East.

In the kick-off to season 4, Inside the Issues co-host and CIGI Chair of Global Security David Welch welcomes Shaun Narine, Associate Professor, St. Thomas University for a discussion on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

With states issuing apologies to indigenous peoples and the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, it is an historically interesting time to consider questions around the internationalization of indigenous rights and governance.

In a special edition of Inside the Issues, guest host and CIGI Senior Fellow Barry Carin speaks with Mukesh Kapila, Professor of Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs, University Of Manchester, about the conflict in Darfur and ongoing situation in Sudan. Beginning with background on his experiences at the U.N., Kapila shares insights on how Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the media have impacted accountability and global awareness.

Dan Herman, PhD Candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) joins David Welch, CIGI Chair of Global Security and podcast host, for a discussion on trade governance. Touching on his recent policy brief, Herman offers a review of the history of trade governance before the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) along with what we have been seeing post Doha.

Jason Thistlethwaite, Director of the Climate Change Adaptation Project at the University of Waterloo, joins podcast host and CIGI Chair of Global Security David Welch for a discussion on the relationship between financial risk and climate change.