Perspective

Nuclear Revival Unlikely to 2030

CIGI has released a five-point Action Plan on global governance of nuclear energy to 2030, and an Overview that highlights key findings of a comprehensive three-year study on the global nuclear sector. The Action Plan recommends actions the international community should take during this window of opportunity to fix key governance issues related to safety, security and weapons proliferation.

After the Crisis

The G20 emerged from the global economic crisis as the new global decision-making body on economic matters. And while G20 nations' collaborative stimulus efforts have shown some positive benefits, the world's economy is not yet running a smooth course. The G20 may play an even more important role after the crisis than it did during it. The G20 is a focal point of CIGI's research.

Op-Eds

March 1, 2010

Toward a new world order

The West's bullying approach to developing nations won't work anymore -- global power is shifting to Asia. This is the first in a four-part series of articles examining how the world will manage a shift in power and influence from west to east.Read More

Papers in Series

February 26, 2010

Ending the Agony: Seven Moves to Stabilize Afghanistan

In January, donors renewed commitments to Afghanistan and presented new strategies to combat the Taliban, improve governance and limit corruption. But progress will depend on Afghan leadership. This paper proposes seven policy initiatives to refocus the country's domestic reform agenda, overcome post-electoral distrust, and lay the groundwork for a rejuvenated partnership between the Afghan government and the international community.Read More

Books

February 23, 2010

Canada Among Nations, 2009-2010: As Others See Us

Marking the 25th anniversary of the series, Canada Among Nations 2009-2010 focuses on how leading foreign and Canadian thinkers and doers assess Canada's prospects in the world.Read More

Books

February 25, 2009

Which Way Latin America? Hemispheric Politics Meets Globalization

Foreign Affairs recently reviewed Which Way Latin America, edited by CIGI Distinguished Fellows Andrew F. Cooper and Jorge Heine. The book provides up-to-date analysis of the new sources of political power and allegiances in Latin America today.Read More