With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the demand for weapons scientists with knowledge and skills related to weapons of mass destruction decreased significantly. To reduce the proliferation risk, it is critical to find ways to redirect these scientists by providing them with opportunities to apply their knowledge to peaceful scientific pursuits.
Stein Tønnesson discusses peacebuilding as a part of development strategies and the topic of energy and conflict. Dr. Tønnesson is the director of the International Peace Research Institute in Oslo, Norway.
At the request of the Prime Minister, Governor General Michaëlle Jean will lead a delegation of distinguished Canadians to Algeria, Mali, Ghana and South Africa, with a final brief stop in Morocco.
Democracy is our next international policy eDiscussion topic. The values of democracy - dignity of individuals and the importance of their consent as a basis for government - resonate within every region and every culture. A longstanding goal of Canadian foreign policy, democracy promotion has been an integral part of Canada's history. Canada is expanding its efforts in democracy promotion.
