Heine Warns of a Dangerous Break with the Rules-Based Order on CBC
On January 6, 2026, Ambassador Jorge Heine, former Chilean diplomat and professor at the Pardee School of Global Studies spoke to Matt Galloway of CBC/Radio-Canada for the show The Current. In this discussion, Heine offered a stark assessment of the international order in the wake of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela. He argued that the…
Najam Discusses COP27 Loss and Damage Fund in “CBC” Interview
In an ideal world, Professor Najam says that the loss and damage fund would be structured so that those countries whose emissions are high pay for the damages done to those whose emissions are low. However, he notes that the fund will likely be funded by voluntary contributions coming not out of a responsibility to address damages done but out of a humanitarian desire to help those in need.
Hare on The Current on Julian Assange’s Legacy
Amb. Paul Hare discusses the legacy of Wikileaks founder and whistleblower Julian Assange.
Selin in CBC on Local Initiatives on Climate
Prof. Henrik Selin discusses climate initiatives in the United States on the local level following the United States withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
Stern on CBC on Terrorism and Flawed Risk Perception
Prof. Jessica Stern discusses how terrorist attacks can cause “spiritual dread” and lead us to overestimate the risk posed to us by terrorism.