Features

Taxation and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

January 13, 2014

Professor Wilson Prichard and the International Centre for Tax and Development are working to explore how tax policies and administrations can support pro-poor economic growth and good governance in low-income countries.

The Role of Middle Powers in the 21st Century Global Arena

December 5, 2013

Working with the Institute of International Relations at the University of Sao Paulo, the Canada Centre for Global Security Studies launches a major new collaborative research project: “The Role of Middle Powers in the 21st Century Global Arena.”

1914-1918: The Making of the Modern World

November 15, 2013

After the lights went out in August 1914, Canada and the world would no longer be the same. One hundred years later, The Bill Graham Centre and the Munk School explore the effects of the First World War through the century.

New Webcast: Syria and R2P Debate

November 15, 2013

Professor Michael Ignatieff, Janice Stein and Jutta Brunnee engage in debate about Syria and the R2P Doctrine.

Freedom in Diversity: Ten Lessons for Public Policy from Britain, Canada, France, Germany and the United States

November 7, 2013

Deterrence by Denial: Theory, Practice, & Empiricism

November 1, 2013

The Munk School of Global Affairs hosted a major international conference on deterrence by denial on October 18-20, 2013. Participants discussed the evolution of deterrence theory (by denial and punishment) while applying the theory to contemporary security concerns, challenges, and threats.

Munk School Programs Open House

October 30, 2013

We are hosting an Open House on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Come learn about the Munk School’s academic programs for undergraduates and graduates! Representatives from top programs will be on hand to answer questions.

Thinking About Egypt and Judicial Independence in Revolutionary Times

October 22, 2013

Janice Stein and Ron Levi write for the Fall 2013 Chumir Ethics Forum on the prominent role played by the Egyptian judiciary in safeguarding its position and in advancing its interests in revolutionary times.

ReOrientations: A Retrospective on the Works of Richard Fung

October 21, 2013

The Dr. David Chu Program in Asia Pacific Studies explores the provocative work of renowned Canadian video artist Richard Fung during two days of screenings and discussions.

Ai Weiwei: Art, Activism, and the Politics of Criticism

September 24, 2013

The Art Gallery of Ontario’s current exhibition “According to What?” features works by Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei. James Poborsa discusses the significance of the artist’s work, which will also be explored in a panel co-presented by the Asian Institute at the AGO on Sept. 25.