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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘Shut The Back Door’
September 16, 2013
Ron Deibert, Director of the Citizen Lab and the Canada Centre for Global Security Studies, writes for the Globe and Mail: To protect Canadians’ privacy, telcos must shut the ‘back door’
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Toronto International Film Festival Presents Contemporary World Speakers
August 27, 2013
For a second year, TIFF partners with the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs on the Contemporary World Speakers series. This initiative pairs five films in the Contemporary World Cinema programme with expert scholars from the Munk School.
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