Lloyd Axworthy
Lloyd Axworthy is President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg. He was Canada’s Foreign Minister from 1995 to 2000, and became internationally known for his advancement of the Ottawa Treaty – a landmark global treaty banning anti-personnel landmines.
Lloyd Axworthy est recteur et vice-chancelier de l’Université de Winnipeg. Il était le ministre des Affaires étrangères du Canada de 1995 à 2000. Il est internationalement connu pour son implication dans l’élaboration du Traité d'Ottawa – un traité historique interdisant les mines anti-personnelles.
Don’t Allow Libya to Define R2P March 13th 2012
Ever since the military involvement in Libya there has been an increasing debate, even a buzz, about whether or not it sets a precedent for future action in protecting civilians against state violence. The debate is further complicated by the current stalemate on taking action in Syria. This leads some critics to claim that the Responsibility... A UN Crisis February 6th 2012
The double veto by the Russians and the Chinese on an Arab League resolution on Syria at the Security Council has created a major crisis for the UN, resulting in new calls for action that promise to circumvent the stalemated organization as the international agency to protect innocent people from being slaughtered by their government. This,... On Canada and Kyoto December 19th 2011
As the end of the year approaches, it is common to reflect on the previous year and to take stock of the events that have passed and to file them away, according to significance. This past week I had another opportunity to visit Churchill, Manitoba. The focus of my brief trip was on the future development of its strategic inland... The Libya Mirage August 30th 2011
This Sunday’s edition of the New York Times carries an article on how the grandiose splendor of the Gadhafis have been exposed now that the extensive ring of palaces and residences have been breached by the rebel coalition. It brought to mind my own personal experience with the life style and excessiveness of the regime during... It’s Syria’s Time for Action June 13th 2011
I have just returned from a conference in The Hague sponsored by the Aspen Institute which included a number of old friends and colleagues from the days when I was Foreign Affairs minister. The topic of discussion was on how to breathe new life into international institutions. The concern is that regarding security, human rights,... |
