PublicationsCIGI produces a range of scholarship and policy-oriented publications including books, conference papers and reports, and a working paper series. CIGI's Publications program aims to disseminate advice to decision makers and foster dialogue and debate on issues of significance to international governance. Our publications feature the work of CIGI's distinguished fellows and global scholars who are leading economists, political and social scientists, and practitioners with rich international experience and policy expertise.
Latest Publications
Global Governance and the UN: An Unfinished Journey
In the 21st century, the world is faced with threats of global scale that cannot be confronted without collective action. Although global government as such does not exist, formal and informal institutions, practices, and initiatives—together forming "global governance"—bring a greater measure of predictability, stability, and order to trans-border issues than might be expected. Yet, there are significant gaps between many current global problems and available solutions. Thomas G. Weiss and Ramesh Thakur analyze the UN's role in addressing such knowledge, normative, policy, institutional, and compliance lapses. The UN's relationship to these five global governance gaps is explored through case studies of some of the most burning problems of our age, including terrorism, nuclear proliferation, humanitarian crises, development aid, climate change, human rights, and HIV/AIDS.
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.
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.
The Future of Nuclear Energy to 2030
In a new report, CIGI experts state that a worldwide nuclear revival is unlikely before 2030. There is a window of opportunity to address urgent governance to avoid accidents, nuclear terrorism and proliferation. An action plan derived from the report recommends five steps the international community should take to ensure safety and security standards, reinforce the International Atomic Energy Agency as the central nuclear agency and ensure that a revival is managed with care.
