#17 - Who Are We To Promote Democracy? with Michael Ignatieff
Release Date: 01/16/2023
#40 Rethinking Canadian Foreign Policy and Global Indigenous Law with Leah Sarson
The Open Canada Podcast
In this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez dives into Canadian foreign policy and Indigenous governance with Leah Sarson whose recent work explores the evolving roles of leadership, law, and resource management.
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#39 Canada's Role in Global Conflict: Insights on the Ukraine War and Shifting Geopolitics with Chris Kilford
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In this episode, Chris Kilford shares insights on Canada's involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian war, drawing from his extensive experience in defense and foreign policy. He discusses the evolving nature of the conflict, NATO’s expanded role, and the broader geopolitical shifts impacting Canada.
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#38 Transforming Canadian Diplomacy: Innovation and the Future of Foreign Affairs with Paul Meyer
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In this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez has an insightful conversation with Paul Meyer on Canada's position as a middle power and the need for transformation in Canada's foreign policy to address current global challenges.
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#37 Canada on the Global Stage: Elections, Policies, and Ideologies
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In this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez and Dr. Bessma Momani talk about Canada's geopolitical stance on global issues and how it will be impacted by the upcoming elections.
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#36 China's Clean-Tech Dominance: Global Tensions and Trade Dynamics
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In this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez discusses the growing tensions between East-West relations in clean-tech manufacturing and supply with Steven Knell.
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#35 Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Migrant Work in Canada with Dr. Triandafyllidou
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On this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on how we do work, and the structural inequalities faced by migrant workers in Canada.
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#34 Nuclear Diplomacy with Armin Safavi
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On this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez discusses with Armin Safavi, member of the Canadian International Council's Young Professionals Network. They discuss Middle East politics and Iran's growing visibility and prowess as a nuclear power, as well as the impact of sanctions and nuclear diplomacy.
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#33 - Two-State for Two People with Jon Allen
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In this packed episode, Ruth discusses the war in Gaza and the possibility of a two-state solution with Jon Allen.
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#32 - The Middle East a Crisis of Global Proportion with Shawky Fahel
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Ruth Mojeed Ramirez speaks with Shawky Fahel, founder of the Canadian International Development Organization, about the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for Canada's leadership in responding to the plight of Palestinians.
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#31 - Women, Peace and Security in Canadian Diplomacy with Ambassador Jacqueline O'Neill
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On this special episode, Ruth discusses with Ambassador Jacqueline O'Neill about Canada's efforts on "Women, Peace and Security", and the pivotal role of women in global peacekeeping and securitization.
info_outlineWhen he ran for leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, Michael Ignatieff laid out a bold plan to place the promotion of democracy at the heart of Canadian foreign policy.
17 years later, Ignatieff outlines how his time in politics and his wariness of the many failed attempts at democratization that ended in flames. He now proposes instead that Canada and other democracies “tend our own gardens.” What changed?
In today's Open Canada podcast episode, hear his recent keynote address to a conference by the Canadian International Council, the Jarislowsky Chair at Toronto Metropolitan University and McGill University, How Can We Reverse Democratic Backsliding?