Threatscape - Mapping global risks in a changing world https://migsinstitute.podbean.com Podcast on global security threats in an increasingly authoritarian world

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:03:32 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. Technology 1440 episodic Talking to human rights leaders, re-energizing the international human rights community during a time of upheaval migsinstitute migsinstitute No false https://feed.podbean.com/migsinstitute/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6213751/Threatscape_officialangeh.jpg Threatscape - Mapping global risks in a changing world https://migsinstitute.podbean.com 144 144 Critical Infrastructure and the Indo-Pacific: Canada, Japan, and the New Security Nexus Critical Infrastructure and the Indo-Pacific: Canada, Japan, and the New Security Nexus https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/critical-infrastructure-and-the-indo-pacific-canada-japan-and-the-new-security-nexus/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/critical-infrastructure-and-the-indo-pacific-canada-japan-and-the-new-security-nexus/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:03:32 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/959db80e-cc6b-33ec-992b-bccce28fe3f6 In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Senior Fellow at the Montreal Institute for Global Security, to explore the growing security importance of critical infrastructure, particularly undersea cables and their role in economic resilience.

Jonathan discusses why infrastructure once seen as purely commercial is now increasingly viewed through a national security lens, highlighting key gaps policymakers still need to address when responding to emerging risks. He also reflects on how partners such as Japan are approaching economic security and infrastructure protection differently from North America and Europe, and what this means for Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Finally, we examine the challenges of attribution in hybrid threats and identify practical opportunities for Canada and Japan to strengthen cooperation on critical infrastructure resilience.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Senior Fellow at the Montreal Institute for Global Security, to explore the growing security importance of critical infrastructure, particularly undersea cables and their role in economic resilience.

Jonathan discusses why infrastructure once seen as purely commercial is now increasingly viewed through a national security lens, highlighting key gaps policymakers still need to address when responding to emerging risks. He also reflects on how partners such as Japan are approaching economic security and infrastructure protection differently from North America and Europe, and what this means for Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Finally, we examine the challenges of attribution in hybrid threats and identify practical opportunities for Canada and Japan to strengthen cooperation on critical infrastructure resilience.

]]> migsinstitute false No 723 144 full Beneath the Ice: The Future of Arctic Connectivity Beneath the Ice: The Future of Arctic Connectivity https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/beneath-the-ice-the-future-of-arctic-connectivity/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/beneath-the-ice-the-future-of-arctic-connectivity/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:19:14 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/1fd3bec7-71b3-3a63-8e56-162bd0e83c76 In this episode, we sit down with Alex Dalziel, Senior Fellow at the Montreal Institute for Global Security,  to discuss the future of subsea connectivity and the strategic importance of Arctic infrastructure in an evolving security landscape.

Alex explores how hybrid threats and grey-zone tactics complicate the protection of subsea cables, particularly in regions shaped by climate change, increased economic activity, and geopolitical rivalry. He also examines the challenges of attribution when disruptions occur, and what resilience looks like in practice when designing infrastructure for contested environments. Finally, we discuss the role Canada can play in shaping Arctic connectivity and why a whole-of-society approach is essential for protecting critical infrastructure in remote regions.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Alex Dalziel, Senior Fellow at the Montreal Institute for Global Security,  to discuss the future of subsea connectivity and the strategic importance of Arctic infrastructure in an evolving security landscape.

Alex explores how hybrid threats and grey-zone tactics complicate the protection of subsea cables, particularly in regions shaped by climate change, increased economic activity, and geopolitical rivalry. He also examines the challenges of attribution when disruptions occur, and what resilience looks like in practice when designing infrastructure for contested environments. Finally, we discuss the role Canada can play in shaping Arctic connectivity and why a whole-of-society approach is essential for protecting critical infrastructure in remote regions.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1266 143 full Japan’s Strategic Shift: Security, Alliances, and Risk in the Indo-Pacific Japan’s Strategic Shift: Security, Alliances, and Risk in the Indo-Pacific https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/japan-s-strategic-shift-security-alliances-and-risk-in-the-indo-pacific/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/japan-s-strategic-shift-security-alliances-and-risk-in-the-indo-pacific/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:15:28 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/c960cd7b-e8f5-3fd0-ab17-fef141b7d48a In this episode, we sit down with Benoit Hardy-Chartrand, Senior Lecturer at Temple University Japan and Adjunct Professor at the United Nations University Tokyo, to examine Japan’s evolving security outlook amid an increasingly complex geopolitical environment in the Indo-Pacific. Benoit discusses recent shifts in Japan’s defence posture, including increased spending and updated strategic frameworks, and what these changes reveal about Japan’s assessment of regional risks.

He also explores the growing importance of economic security in shaping resilience and strategic vulnerability, as well as Japan’s relationships with key partners such as the United States, Australia, and South Korea. Finally, we consider where Canada and Japan can deepen cooperation on shared strategic priorities and what developments policymakers should be watching in the years ahead.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Benoit Hardy-Chartrand, Senior Lecturer at Temple University Japan and Adjunct Professor at the United Nations University Tokyo, to examine Japan’s evolving security outlook amid an increasingly complex geopolitical environment in the Indo-Pacific. Benoit discusses recent shifts in Japan’s defence posture, including increased spending and updated strategic frameworks, and what these changes reveal about Japan’s assessment of regional risks.

He also explores the growing importance of economic security in shaping resilience and strategic vulnerability, as well as Japan’s relationships with key partners such as the United States, Australia, and South Korea. Finally, we consider where Canada and Japan can deepen cooperation on shared strategic priorities and what developments policymakers should be watching in the years ahead.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1531 142 full Undersea Lifelines: Submarine Cables and the New Geopolitics of Connectivity Undersea Lifelines: Submarine Cables and the New Geopolitics of Connectivity https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/undersea-lifelines-submarine-cables-and-the-new-geopolitics-of-connectivity/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/undersea-lifelines-submarine-cables-and-the-new-geopolitics-of-connectivity/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:12:19 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/4b3e510d-2597-3479-9034-140c8680dc81 In this episode, we sit down with Athena Tong, Visiting Researcher at the University of Tokyo and a Research Associate & Programme Lead at the China Strategic Risks Institute, to explore the strategic importance of submarine cables as critical infrastructure within today’s geopolitical competition.

Athena explains why these systems have become increasingly vulnerable, particularly in regions such as Taiwan and Japan’s southwestern islands, where growing military and maritime pressures complicate infrastructure security. She discusses the challenge policymakers face in distinguishing between accidental disruptions and deliberate sabotage, and how dual-use commercial infrastructure can complicate risk assessments. Finally, we examine emerging connectivity corridors and the potential for new routes, including those linking Asia and Europe through Canada’s Arctic, to strengthen global resilience and economic security.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Athena Tong, Visiting Researcher at the University of Tokyo and a Research Associate & Programme Lead at the China Strategic Risks Institute, to explore the strategic importance of submarine cables as critical infrastructure within today’s geopolitical competition.

Athena explains why these systems have become increasingly vulnerable, particularly in regions such as Taiwan and Japan’s southwestern islands, where growing military and maritime pressures complicate infrastructure security. She discusses the challenge policymakers face in distinguishing between accidental disruptions and deliberate sabotage, and how dual-use commercial infrastructure can complicate risk assessments. Finally, we examine emerging connectivity corridors and the potential for new routes, including those linking Asia and Europe through Canada’s Arctic, to strengthen global resilience and economic security.

]]> migsinstitute false No 982 141 full Indo-Pacific Cyber Dynamics: ASEAN, Canada, and Global Rules Indo-Pacific Cyber Dynamics: ASEAN, Canada, and Global Rules https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/indo-pacific-cyber-dynamics-asean-canada-and-global-rules/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/indo-pacific-cyber-dynamics-asean-canada-and-global-rules/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:50:26 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/cb9f21f7-3bc1-34e1-ae47-68caadaeaa2d In this episode, we sit down with Farlina Said, Fellow and Team Lead in the Cyber and Technology Policy programme at Institute of Strategic and International Studies (Malaysia) to explore all things cyber security, including how we should distinguish between cyber security and cyber stability. Ms. Said discusses the cyber security landscape in 2025, including the challenges that countries face when looking to defend themselves against cyberattacks, as well as the international communities’ difficulty in regulating the international rules of the cyber domain. She also touches on what gives her hope for the future when looking at these issues. Finally, we discuss ASEAN and whether Canada is in a place to partner with ASEAN countries on this issue, and within the Indo-Pacific region more broadly. 

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Farlina Said, Fellow and Team Lead in the Cyber and Technology Policy programme at Institute of Strategic and International Studies (Malaysia) to explore all things cyber security, including how we should distinguish between cyber security and cyber stability. Ms. Said discusses the cyber security landscape in 2025, including the challenges that countries face when looking to defend themselves against cyberattacks, as well as the international communities’ difficulty in regulating the international rules of the cyber domain. She also touches on what gives her hope for the future when looking at these issues. Finally, we discuss ASEAN and whether Canada is in a place to partner with ASEAN countries on this issue, and within the Indo-Pacific region more broadly. 

]]> migsinstitute false No 3665 140 full The Xi Era: China's Transformation and the West’s Blind Spots The Xi Era: China's Transformation and the West’s Blind Spots https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-xi-era-chinas-transformation-and-the-west-s-blind-spots/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-xi-era-chinas-transformation-and-the-west-s-blind-spots/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:10:01 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/e473a130-f432-3a5b-80a1-3ccc88af48e6 In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alicia Hennig, interim professor of business ethics at the Technical University of Dresden in Germany, who brings extensive professional experience in China from both business and academia. Dr. Hennig guides us through understanding China's political system, exploring the role of the Chinese Communist Party in daily life and the philosophical foundations that shape Chinese political thought—and how these differ fundamentally from Western traditions. She discusses Xi Jinping’s transformation of China, including the expansion of surveillance systems and what this means for ordinary citizens. Dr. Hennig also addresses common Western blind spots, notably how Beijing views itself on the world stage following its "century of humiliation." We explore the top concerns of the CCP leadership, how China perceives America and the West, and the fundamental differences between Chinese and Russian authoritarian visions for the 21st century. Finally, Dr. Hennig discusses the "no-limits partnership" between China and Russia amid the Ukraine war and offers insights into what Canadians should be watching regarding China in the months ahead.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alicia Hennig, interim professor of business ethics at the Technical University of Dresden in Germany, who brings extensive professional experience in China from both business and academia. Dr. Hennig guides us through understanding China's political system, exploring the role of the Chinese Communist Party in daily life and the philosophical foundations that shape Chinese political thought—and how these differ fundamentally from Western traditions. She discusses Xi Jinping’s transformation of China, including the expansion of surveillance systems and what this means for ordinary citizens. Dr. Hennig also addresses common Western blind spots, notably how Beijing views itself on the world stage following its "century of humiliation." We explore the top concerns of the CCP leadership, how China perceives America and the West, and the fundamental differences between Chinese and Russian authoritarian visions for the 21st century. Finally, Dr. Hennig discusses the "no-limits partnership" between China and Russia amid the Ukraine war and offers insights into what Canadians should be watching regarding China in the months ahead.

]]> migsinstitute false No 3710 139 full Japan’s Strategic Shift Japan’s Strategic Shift https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/japan-s-strategic-shift/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/japan-s-strategic-shift/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:08:08 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/52356dbe-924d-3c69-b77c-e7d1b57a49a9 In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nanae Baldauff, Senior Associate Fellow at the NATO Defense College, to explore Japan’s evolving national defence strategy and its growing role in regional and global security. Dr. Baldauff discusses Japan’s defence build-up, its alliance with the United States, and its expanding partnerships across the Indo-Pacific — including strategic ties with Canada and NATO. The conversation also delves into Japan’s relationship with Taiwan and examines possible scenarios in the event of a regional crisis, highlighting the complexities of deterrence and diplomacy in an increasingly tense strategic environment.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nanae Baldauff, Senior Associate Fellow at the NATO Defense College, to explore Japan’s evolving national defence strategy and its growing role in regional and global security. Dr. Baldauff discusses Japan’s defence build-up, its alliance with the United States, and its expanding partnerships across the Indo-Pacific — including strategic ties with Canada and NATO. The conversation also delves into Japan’s relationship with Taiwan and examines possible scenarios in the event of a regional crisis, highlighting the complexities of deterrence and diplomacy in an increasingly tense strategic environment.

]]> migsinstitute false No 3938 138 full New Realities, New Partnerships: Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy New Realities, New Partnerships: Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/new-realities-new-partnerships-canada-s-indo-pacific-strategy/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/new-realities-new-partnerships-canada-s-indo-pacific-strategy/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:14:22 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/62d3c59b-2d97-3c0c-b879-e8bd843be212 In this timely conversation, political scientist Stephen R. Nagy (Professor at International Christian University, Tokyo) explores the evolving dynamics of security and defence in the Indo-Pacific — a region at the centre of global strategic competition. Drawing on his extensive expertise in regional geopolitics, Dr. Nagy discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Canada as it deepens its engagement in the Indo-Pacific, including India, with whom Canada has had difficult relationship over the past few years. Dr. Nagy also speaks about Canada's economic and security partnerships with Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and the need for creative strategies and entrepreneurship.

]]> In this timely conversation, political scientist Stephen R. Nagy (Professor at International Christian University, Tokyo) explores the evolving dynamics of security and defence in the Indo-Pacific — a region at the centre of global strategic competition. Drawing on his extensive expertise in regional geopolitics, Dr. Nagy discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Canada as it deepens its engagement in the Indo-Pacific, including India, with whom Canada has had difficult relationship over the past few years. Dr. Nagy also speaks about Canada's economic and security partnerships with Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and the need for creative strategies and entrepreneurship.

]]> migsinstitute false No 2448 137 full Arctic Frontlines: Canada, Europe, and the Future of Security in the North Arctic Frontlines: Canada, Europe, and the Future of Security in the North https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/arctic-frontlines-canada-europe-and-the-future-of-security-in-the-north/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/arctic-frontlines-canada-europe-and-the-future-of-security-in-the-north/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:17:47 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/2ae915f0-cf07-361c-acfd-b6856e444af9 In this episode, we sit down with Karsten Friis, Senior Research Fellow at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), to explore the evolving security landscape in the Arctic. As great power competition intensifies and climate change opens new strategic frontiers, the region’s importance for both European and Canadian defense policy is growing rapidly. Friis discusses how NATO allies are adapting to new challenges in the High North, the future of transatlantic security cooperation, and why building stronger defense partnerships is key to maintaining stability in the Arctic.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Karsten Friis, Senior Research Fellow at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), to explore the evolving security landscape in the Arctic. As great power competition intensifies and climate change opens new strategic frontiers, the region’s importance for both European and Canadian defense policy is growing rapidly. Friis discusses how NATO allies are adapting to new challenges in the High North, the future of transatlantic security cooperation, and why building stronger defense partnerships is key to maintaining stability in the Arctic.

]]> migsinstitute false No 2182 136 full Guarding the North - Canada’s Arctic Strategy: a conversation with Charles "Duff" Sullivan Guarding the North - Canada’s Arctic Strategy: a conversation with Charles "Duff" Sullivan https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/guarding-the-north-canada-s-arctic-strategy-a-conversation-with-charles-duff-sullivan/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/guarding-the-north-canada-s-arctic-strategy-a-conversation-with-charles-duff-sullivan/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:41:55 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/b17ec598-047e-3865-808d-b2b1a33bf7ec In this episode, MIGS Fellow Elizabeth Anderson speaks to Charles "Duff" Sullivan about Canada's Arctic sovereignty and defense. They also delve into Canada's relationship to countries in the Indo-Pacific.

Charles S. “Duff” Sullivan is a former general officer and senior military commander who has served at the highest levels of operational command and leadership. He entered the private sector in 2009 following a 31-year career in the Royal Canadian Air Force and continued to serve in senior leadership roles.

]]> In this episode, MIGS Fellow Elizabeth Anderson speaks to Charles "Duff" Sullivan about Canada's Arctic sovereignty and defense. They also delve into Canada's relationship to countries in the Indo-Pacific.

Charles S. “Duff” Sullivan is a former general officer and senior military commander who has served at the highest levels of operational command and leadership. He entered the private sector in 2009 following a 31-year career in the Royal Canadian Air Force and continued to serve in senior leadership roles.

]]> migsinstitute false No 2170 135 full Canada's place in an increasingly authoritarian world: a conversation with Andrew Leslie Canada's place in an increasingly authoritarian world: a conversation with Andrew Leslie https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/canadas-place-in-an-increasingly-authoritarian-world-a-conversation-with-andrew-leslie-leslie/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/canadas-place-in-an-increasingly-authoritarian-world-a-conversation-with-andrew-leslie-leslie/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:28:57 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/e0bc2af6-8453-3f99-9642-86cf69a42ce9 In today's episode, Elizabeth Anderson speaks to Andrew Leslie, who is a former Member of Parliament for Orleans, and retired ‘Left-tenant’ General of the Canadian Forces. He joins me today in his capacity as a Senior Fellow at The Macdonald-Laurier Institute. They discuss cognitive warfare, NATO, Artic security and Canadian defence investment under Prime Minister Carney

]]> In today's episode, Elizabeth Anderson speaks to Andrew Leslie, who is a former Member of Parliament for Orleans, and retired ‘Left-tenant’ General of the Canadian Forces. He joins me today in his capacity as a Senior Fellow at The Macdonald-Laurier Institute. They discuss cognitive warfare, NATO, Artic security and Canadian defence investment under Prime Minister Carney

]]> migsinstitute false No 1588 134 full Disinformation in Canada: How investigative journalist Rachel Gilmore uses online platforms to debunk disinformation Disinformation in Canada: How investigative journalist Rachel Gilmore uses online platforms to debunk disinformation https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/disinformation-in-canada-how-investigative-journalist-rachel-gilmore-uses-online-platforms-to-debunk-disinformation/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/disinformation-in-canada-how-investigative-journalist-rachel-gilmore-uses-online-platforms-to-debunk-disinformation/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:11:48 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/dfe56570-bdb7-34a1-9ba6-4650cc6417ea In this episode, we talk to Rachel Gilmore about Canadian politics and disinformation, both foreign and domestic. Rachel Gilmore is an award-winning journalist with extensive experience reporting on federal politics, disinformation, and extremism. She uses her experience and platforms to explains and debunk online disinformation. We talk about the state of journalism and how traditional media could reach online audiences. We also cover the misogynistic threats and comments against Rachel and the sustained online abuse she receives. 

You can find Rachel's work on YouTube and Tik Tok, and subscribe to her Podcast and Substack, Bubble Pop with Rachel Gilmore. 

This episode is part of a special project supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Titled Digital Defenders Initiative, the aim of the project is to uncover transnational repression and foreign manipulation campaigns in Canada, and their impact on the diaspora. 

]]> In this episode, we talk to Rachel Gilmore about Canadian politics and disinformation, both foreign and domestic. Rachel Gilmore is an award-winning journalist with extensive experience reporting on federal politics, disinformation, and extremism. She uses her experience and platforms to explains and debunk online disinformation. We talk about the state of journalism and how traditional media could reach online audiences. We also cover the misogynistic threats and comments against Rachel and the sustained online abuse she receives. 

You can find Rachel's work on YouTube and Tik Tok, and subscribe to her Podcast and Substack, Bubble Pop with Rachel Gilmore. 

This episode is part of a special project supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Titled Digital Defenders Initiative, the aim of the project is to uncover transnational repression and foreign manipulation campaigns in Canada, and their impact on the diaspora. 

]]> migsinstitute false No 2121 133 full Influence étrangère au Canada : YouTube, TikTok, WeChat et les applications qui passent parfois sous le radar Influence étrangère au Canada : YouTube, TikTok, WeChat et les applications qui passent parfois sous le radar https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/influence-etrangere-au-canada-youtube-tiktok-wechat-et-les-applications-qui-passent-parfois-sous-le-radar/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/influence-etrangere-au-canada-youtube-tiktok-wechat-et-les-applications-qui-passent-parfois-sous-le-radar/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:47:47 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/3f0e5d3b-e641-3f8d-ac3d-2b17aa9449fb Entrevue avec le journaliste à Radio-Canada, Nicholas de Rosa, au sujet de l'influence étrangère et la désinformation au Canada, particulièrement sur des plateformes et réseaux tels que TikTok, youTube, WeChat, WhatsApp mais aussi sur X maintenant la compagnie est gérée par Elon Musk. Nous discutons aussi du Rapport de la Commission sur l'influence étrangère. 

Cet épisode fait partie d’un projet soutenu par le ministère du Patrimoine canadien. Intitulé Digital Defenders Initiative, le projet vise à mettre au jour les campagnes de répression transnationale et de manipulation étrangère au Canada, ainsi que leurs impacts sur la diaspora.

]]> Entrevue avec le journaliste à Radio-Canada, Nicholas de Rosa, au sujet de l'influence étrangère et la désinformation au Canada, particulièrement sur des plateformes et réseaux tels que TikTok, youTube, WeChat, WhatsApp mais aussi sur X maintenant la compagnie est gérée par Elon Musk. Nous discutons aussi du Rapport de la Commission sur l'influence étrangère. 

Cet épisode fait partie d’un projet soutenu par le ministère du Patrimoine canadien. Intitulé Digital Defenders Initiative, le projet vise à mettre au jour les campagnes de répression transnationale et de manipulation étrangère au Canada, ainsi que leurs impacts sur la diaspora.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1498 132 full Hong Kong: Escalation of Transnational Repression against Hong Kongers in Canada Hong Kong: Escalation of Transnational Repression against Hong Kongers in Canada https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/hong-kong-escalation-of-transnational-repression-against-hong-kongers-in-canada/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/hong-kong-escalation-of-transnational-repression-against-hong-kongers-in-canada/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:20:35 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/4fc568b4-ccb7-3ab3-96b5-d06e6b5c853d In this podcast episode, we speak to Katherine Leung, Policy Advisor for Hong Kong Watch. The Hong Kong national security police recently issued a new wave of arrest warrants against six overseas Hong Kong rights defenders in the UK and Canada. We speak to Katherine about growing transnational repression against Hong Kongers in Canada and how that impacts the ability of community members to fully participate in Canadian democracy. Katherine also speaks about Canada's Foreign Interference Commission and where it may fall short.

This episode is part of a special project supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Titled Digital Defenders Initiative, the aim of the project is to uncover transnational repression and foreign manipulation campaigns in Canada, and their impact on the diaspora. 

]]> In this podcast episode, we speak to Katherine Leung, Policy Advisor for Hong Kong Watch. The Hong Kong national security police recently issued a new wave of arrest warrants against six overseas Hong Kong rights defenders in the UK and Canada. We speak to Katherine about growing transnational repression against Hong Kongers in Canada and how that impacts the ability of community members to fully participate in Canadian democracy. Katherine also speaks about Canada's Foreign Interference Commission and where it may fall short.

This episode is part of a special project supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Titled Digital Defenders Initiative, the aim of the project is to uncover transnational repression and foreign manipulation campaigns in Canada, and their impact on the diaspora. 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1264 131 full The Real-Life Impact of Transnational Repression: Iranian activist Maryam Shafipour Speaks Out The Real-Life Impact of Transnational Repression: Iranian activist Maryam Shafipour Speaks Out https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-real-life-impact-of-transnational-repression-iranian-activist-maryam-shafipour-speaks-out/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-real-life-impact-of-transnational-repression-iranian-activist-maryam-shafipour-speaks-out/#comments Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:15:44 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/7f2f53f7-0f4c-39f7-86da-ebee1ec0065b Today on the podcast, we speak to Iranian human rights activist Maryam Shafipour about Iranian-Canadians who say they are being threatened and monitored by affiliates of the Iranian regime in Canada. 

Following seven months of pre-trial detention in Evin Prison, Maryam was sentenced to seven years in prison in March 2014. She was released after 2 years and found refuge in North America where she continues her activism. 

This episode is part of a special project supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Titled Digital Defenders Initiative, the aim of the project is to uncover transnational repression and foreign manipulation campaigns in Canada, and their impact on the diaspora. 

]]> Today on the podcast, we speak to Iranian human rights activist Maryam Shafipour about Iranian-Canadians who say they are being threatened and monitored by affiliates of the Iranian regime in Canada. 

Following seven months of pre-trial detention in Evin Prison, Maryam was sentenced to seven years in prison in March 2014. She was released after 2 years and found refuge in North America where she continues her activism. 

This episode is part of a special project supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Titled Digital Defenders Initiative, the aim of the project is to uncover transnational repression and foreign manipulation campaigns in Canada, and their impact on the diaspora. 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1621 130 full Messaging Apps and the Spread of Disinformation Messaging Apps and the Spread of Disinformation https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/messaging-apps-and-the-spread-of-disinformation/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/messaging-apps-and-the-spread-of-disinformation/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:43:03 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/4d465733-ffba-34db-9b27-92224f1205af In this episode of Human Rights Talks, we talk to Samuel Woolley, the Dietrich Endowed Chair in Disinformation Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Samuel talks about the role of encrypted messaging apps in spreading mis-and disinformation, how it impacts diaspora communities in particular and democracy more generally, and how some organizations are fighting back.

Samuel Woolley is a writer and researcher specializing in the study of automation/artificial intelligence, emergent technology, politics, persuasion and social media. He is currently the Dietrich Endowed Chair in Disinformation Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Previously he founded the Propaganda Research Lab, Center for Media Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin. He also founded and directed the Digital Intelligence Lab at the Institute for the Future, a 50-year-old think tank based in the heart of Silicon Valley. He also cofounded and directed the research team at the Computational Propaganda Project at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. He has written on political manipulation of technology for a variety of publications including Wired, The Atlantic, Motherboard VICE, TechCrunch, The Guardian, Quartz and Slate. His work has been presented to members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the US Congress, the UK Parliament and to numerous private entities and civil society organizations. 

]]> In this episode of Human Rights Talks, we talk to Samuel Woolley, the Dietrich Endowed Chair in Disinformation Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Samuel talks about the role of encrypted messaging apps in spreading mis-and disinformation, how it impacts diaspora communities in particular and democracy more generally, and how some organizations are fighting back.

Samuel Woolley is a writer and researcher specializing in the study of automation/artificial intelligence, emergent technology, politics, persuasion and social media. He is currently the Dietrich Endowed Chair in Disinformation Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Previously he founded the Propaganda Research Lab, Center for Media Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin. He also founded and directed the Digital Intelligence Lab at the Institute for the Future, a 50-year-old think tank based in the heart of Silicon Valley. He also cofounded and directed the research team at the Computational Propaganda Project at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. He has written on political manipulation of technology for a variety of publications including Wired, The Atlantic, Motherboard VICE, TechCrunch, The Guardian, Quartz and Slate. His work has been presented to members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the US Congress, the UK Parliament and to numerous private entities and civil society organizations. 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1541 129 full Digital Transnational Repression in Canada: When the Chinese Government Targets the Diaspora Digital Transnational Repression in Canada: When the Chinese Government Targets the Diaspora https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/digital-transnational-repression-in-canada-when-the-chinese-government-targets-the-diaspora/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/digital-transnational-repression-in-canada-when-the-chinese-government-targets-the-diaspora/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:43:08 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/05c259d8-e82f-3808-b181-139c3ce8bc87 In this episode of Human Rights Talks, we talk to Samuel Cooper about how the Chinese government and Chinese officials and proxies engage n transnational repression in Canada

Sam Cooper is an award-winning investigative journalist and best-selling author, who has presented his anti-corruption findings to Canadian law enforcement agencies, officials in the Pentagon, financial and legal professionals, and academics. He was a reporter for The Province and Vancouver Sun in British Columbia, and Global News in Ottawa. He has won a number of awards for narrative reporting and his first book in titled "Wilful Blindness. 

This episode is part of a special project supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Titled Digital Defenders Initiative, the aim of the project is to uncover transnational repression and foreign manipulation campaigns in Canada, and their impact on the diaspora. 

]]> In this episode of Human Rights Talks, we talk to Samuel Cooper about how the Chinese government and Chinese officials and proxies engage n transnational repression in Canada

Sam Cooper is an award-winning investigative journalist and best-selling author, who has presented his anti-corruption findings to Canadian law enforcement agencies, officials in the Pentagon, financial and legal professionals, and academics. He was a reporter for The Province and Vancouver Sun in British Columbia, and Global News in Ottawa. He has won a number of awards for narrative reporting and his first book in titled "Wilful Blindness. 

This episode is part of a special project supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Titled Digital Defenders Initiative, the aim of the project is to uncover transnational repression and foreign manipulation campaigns in Canada, and their impact on the diaspora. 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1757 128 full Digital Diasporas, Messaging Apps and the Transnational Disinformation Threats Digital Diasporas, Messaging Apps and the Transnational Disinformation Threats https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/digital-diasporas-messaging-apps-and-the-transnational-disinformation-threats/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/digital-diasporas-messaging-apps-and-the-transnational-disinformation-threats/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:38:28 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/cc2fcdf9-3a64-3621-9f29-0c784fc41642 In this episode of Human Rights Talks, Shelly Ghai Bajaj (University of Waterloo) talks about the use of chat apps by diaspora communities in Canada. Shelly explores the flow, spread, and transfer of mis/disinformation on private chat and closed direct messaging apps among ethnocultural diasporic communities. Whether its about public health or politics, transnational disinformation creates multiple challenges for communities and for democracy. 

Shelly Ghai Bajaj (Ph.D., University of Toronto, 2022) is a Postdoctoral Fellow working with Dr. Bessma Momani on projects relating to identity, democracy, disinformation, and social media. She studies comparative politics of both developing and advanced industrial democracies and is interested in the politics of identity and ethnonationalist mobilization, political parties and party strategy, the use of social media by political actors, and South Asian politics

 

]]> In this episode of Human Rights Talks, Shelly Ghai Bajaj (University of Waterloo) talks about the use of chat apps by diaspora communities in Canada. Shelly explores the flow, spread, and transfer of mis/disinformation on private chat and closed direct messaging apps among ethnocultural diasporic communities. Whether its about public health or politics, transnational disinformation creates multiple challenges for communities and for democracy. 

Shelly Ghai Bajaj (Ph.D., University of Toronto, 2022) is a Postdoctoral Fellow working with Dr. Bessma Momani on projects relating to identity, democracy, disinformation, and social media. She studies comparative politics of both developing and advanced industrial democracies and is interested in the politics of identity and ethnonationalist mobilization, political parties and party strategy, the use of social media by political actors, and South Asian politics

 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1548 127 full Répression transnationale et influence étrangère au Canada Répression transnationale et influence étrangère au Canada https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/repression-transnationale-et-influence-etrangere-au-canada/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/repression-transnationale-et-influence-etrangere-au-canada/#comments Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:34:56 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/eed806da-6d58-3a3d-a017-e04852730906 Dans cette discussion avec Fanny Tan, journaliste techno et chercheure à l'Observatoire des conflits multidimensionnels à la Chaire Raoul Dandurand de l'Uqam, nous parlons de la repression transnational et des campagnes de manipulation étrangère au Canada. Ce balado se fait dans le cadre d'un projet soutenu par Patrimoine Canada intitulé "Initiative des défenseurs du numérique". 

Veuillez noter que le MIGS se nomme désormais le Centre Montreal pour la Sécurite Globale

]]> Dans cette discussion avec Fanny Tan, journaliste techno et chercheure à l'Observatoire des conflits multidimensionnels à la Chaire Raoul Dandurand de l'Uqam, nous parlons de la repression transnational et des campagnes de manipulation étrangère au Canada. Ce balado se fait dans le cadre d'un projet soutenu par Patrimoine Canada intitulé "Initiative des défenseurs du numérique". 

Veuillez noter que le MIGS se nomme désormais le Centre Montreal pour la Sécurite Globale

]]> migsinstitute false No 1535 126 full Behind the curtain: Beijing’s role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine' Behind the curtain: Beijing’s role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine' https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/behind-the-curtain-beijing-s-role-in-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/behind-the-curtain-beijing-s-role-in-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine/#comments Fri, 24 May 2024 09:13:27 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/9da243c3-0df6-3152-bee4-d189df521ad9 In the lead up to the Montreal International Security Summit on China and the Indo-Pacific, which will take place on 16-17 October, MIGS hosted a X Spaces discussion with Maria Shagina (Diamond-Brown Senior Research Fellow, IISS) and Dr Justyna Szczudlik (Head of Asia Pacific Programme, PISM). This is a podcast episode version of the discussion. 

]]> In the lead up to the Montreal International Security Summit on China and the Indo-Pacific, which will take place on 16-17 October, MIGS hosted a X Spaces discussion with Maria Shagina (Diamond-Brown Senior Research Fellow, IISS) and Dr Justyna Szczudlik (Head of Asia Pacific Programme, PISM). This is a podcast episode version of the discussion. 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1916 125 full China’s Digital Silk Road: from technology to repression China’s Digital Silk Road: from technology to repression https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/china-s-digital-silk-road-from-technology-to-repression/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/china-s-digital-silk-road-from-technology-to-repression/#comments Fri, 24 May 2024 09:10:27 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/a0c56743-4864-36fe-99b9-16953e5fac30 In the lead up to the Montreal International Security Summit, which will take place on 16-17 October, MIGS hosted a X Spaces discussion on China and the Indo-Pacific with Michael Caster (Asia Digital program Manager, Article 19). 

]]> In the lead up to the Montreal International Security Summit, which will take place on 16-17 October, MIGS hosted a X Spaces discussion on China and the Indo-Pacific with Michael Caster (Asia Digital program Manager, Article 19). 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1468 124 full APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind a global cyber espionage campaign APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind a global cyber espionage campaign https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/apt31-the-chinese-hacking-group-behind-a-global-cyber-espionage-campaign/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/apt31-the-chinese-hacking-group-behind-a-global-cyber-espionage-campaign/#comments Fri, 24 May 2024 09:05:31 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/e6a674cd-791f-303a-87c3-cec6f579cf9d In the lead up to the Montreal International Security Summit, which will take place on 16-17 October, MIGS is hosting a series of X Spaces discussions on China and the Indo-Pacific.

We spoke to EU MEP Reinhard Bütikofer (the Greens) and Canadian MP John McKay (Liberal Party) about the APT31, a China-nexus cyber espionage group behind a large-scale cyber espionage campaign against parliamentarians and activists. 

]]> In the lead up to the Montreal International Security Summit, which will take place on 16-17 October, MIGS is hosting a series of X Spaces discussions on China and the Indo-Pacific.

We spoke to EU MEP Reinhard Bütikofer (the Greens) and Canadian MP John McKay (Liberal Party) about the APT31, a China-nexus cyber espionage group behind a large-scale cyber espionage campaign against parliamentarians and activists. 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1728 123 full Transnational Repression: The Long Arm of Authoritarianism Transnational Repression: The Long Arm of Authoritarianism https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/transnational-repression-the-long-arm-of-authoritarianism/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/transnational-repression-the-long-arm-of-authoritarianism/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 08:49:23 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/974ab274-6f3d-3539-901f-cd90e814638f In the lead up to the Montreal International Security Summit, which will take place on 16-17 October, MIGS is hosting a series of X Spaces discussions on China and the Indo-Pacific. 

In this discussion, we speak with Laura Harth (Digital Defenders) and Luke de Pulford (Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China) about the Chinese government's transnational repression around the globe and what democratic governments should do to confront this challenge.

This series of discussion is produced thanks to the support of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> In the lead up to the Montreal International Security Summit, which will take place on 16-17 October, MIGS is hosting a series of X Spaces discussions on China and the Indo-Pacific. 

In this discussion, we speak with Laura Harth (Digital Defenders) and Luke de Pulford (Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China) about the Chinese government's transnational repression around the globe and what democratic governments should do to confront this challenge.

This series of discussion is produced thanks to the support of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1859 122 full Safeguarding Democracy: Exposing China's Foreign Interference Safeguarding Democracy: Exposing China's Foreign Interference https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/safeguarding-democracy-exposing-chinas-foreign-interference/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/safeguarding-democracy-exposing-chinas-foreign-interference/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:31:17 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/91beb69e-2a60-39d5-a45d-112078bc8112 In the lead up to the Montreal International Security Summit, which will take place on 16-17 October, MIGS is hosting a series of X Spaces discussions on China and the Indo-Pacific.

On 24 April, MIGS hosted Chinese-Canadian journalist and human rights activist Sheng Xue and Canadian journalist Sam Cooper to discuss China's foreign interference campaigns in Canada. The discussion was moderated by Kyle Matthews, MIGS' Executive Director.

With the support of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

 

]]> In the lead up to the Montreal International Security Summit, which will take place on 16-17 October, MIGS is hosting a series of X Spaces discussions on China and the Indo-Pacific.

On 24 April, MIGS hosted Chinese-Canadian journalist and human rights activist Sheng Xue and Canadian journalist Sam Cooper to discuss China's foreign interference campaigns in Canada. The discussion was moderated by Kyle Matthews, MIGS' Executive Director.

With the support of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

 

]]> migsinstitute false No 2052 121 full Is TikTok a Security Threat? Is TikTok a Security Threat? https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/is-tiktok-a-security-threat/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/is-tiktok-a-security-threat/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:58:30 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/c9973705-1b3e-3d63-8c7f-0577dc0373c3 MIGS, in collaboration with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada, hosted a X/Twitter Spaces discussion titled “Is Tiktok a Security Threat?” featuring Charles Burton (Senior Fellow, Sinopsis), Conor Healy (Director of Government Research, IPVM), and Chung Ching Kwong (Senior Analyst, IPAC). Tune in to this great episode.

]]> MIGS, in collaboration with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada, hosted a X/Twitter Spaces discussion titled “Is Tiktok a Security Threat?” featuring Charles Burton (Senior Fellow, Sinopsis), Conor Healy (Director of Government Research, IPVM), and Chung Ching Kwong (Senior Analyst, IPAC). Tune in to this great episode.

]]> migsinstitute false No 2088 120 full War Rhetoric and Democracy with Professor Emeritus Robert L. Ivie War Rhetoric and Democracy with Professor Emeritus Robert L. Ivie https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/war-rhetoric-and-democracy-with-professor-emeritus-robert-l-ivie/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/war-rhetoric-and-democracy-with-professor-emeritus-robert-l-ivie/#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:03:43 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/c6f7ac30-4aae-3d5b-aced-01945bee14e6 What is war rhetoric? What is the effect of war rhetoric on democracy? And how can a closer examination of war rhetoric guide us towards a more peaceful future?

In this episode, we spoke about war rhetoric and its effect on democracy with Professor Emeritus in English & American Studies, Robert L. Ivie (Indiana University), who has published countless academic articles and books on the topic. 

]]> What is war rhetoric? What is the effect of war rhetoric on democracy? And how can a closer examination of war rhetoric guide us towards a more peaceful future?

In this episode, we spoke about war rhetoric and its effect on democracy with Professor Emeritus in English & American Studies, Robert L. Ivie (Indiana University), who has published countless academic articles and books on the topic. 

]]> migsinstitute false No 817 119 full Opérations Doppelgänger ou les ressorts de la propagande russe - Nicolas Quénel Opérations Doppelgänger ou les ressorts de la propagande russe - Nicolas Quénel https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/operations-doppelganger-ou-les-ressorts-de-la-propagande-russe-nicolas-quenel/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/operations-doppelganger-ou-les-ressorts-de-la-propagande-russe-nicolas-quenel/#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:44:21 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/c42bbefd-f7c3-3208-a89c-67cb2d299afd Ahead of the Montreal International Security Summit, MIGS hosted a Twitter/X Spaces discussion with French journalist Nicolas Quénel titled “Operations Doppelgänger ou les ressorts de la propagande russe”. 

Please note that this interview is in French.

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En amont du Sommet de Montréal sur la sécurité internationale, le MIGS a organisé une discussion sur Twitter/X Spaces avec le journaliste français Nicolas Quénel intitulée « Opérations Doppelgänger ou les ressorts de la propagande russe ».

 

]]> Ahead of the Montreal International Security Summit, MIGS hosted a Twitter/X Spaces discussion with French journalist Nicolas Quénel titled “Operations Doppelgänger ou les ressorts de la propagande russe”. 

Please note that this interview is in French.

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En amont du Sommet de Montréal sur la sécurité internationale, le MIGS a organisé une discussion sur Twitter/X Spaces avec le journaliste français Nicolas Quénel intitulée « Opérations Doppelgänger ou les ressorts de la propagande russe ».

 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1751 118 full ”Online violence is violence”: Misogyny in the Digital Age ”Online violence is violence”: Misogyny in the Digital Age https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/online-violence-is-violence-misogyny-in-the-digital-age/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/online-violence-is-violence-misogyny-in-the-digital-age/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:24:04 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/af31d0fb-1974-3d0f-bf99-8e7b7da1c724 As part of our series for the Digital Peace Project, this episode is a recording of a conversation with Guylaine Maroist, a Montréal-based filmmaker and producer who has tackled online hate speech and cyberviolence in her most recent documentary film project, "Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age". Guylaine joins the MIGS team to discuss her film and her new initiative: https://stopcyberviolences.ca

]]> As part of our series for the Digital Peace Project, this episode is a recording of a conversation with Guylaine Maroist, a Montréal-based filmmaker and producer who has tackled online hate speech and cyberviolence in her most recent documentary film project, "Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age". Guylaine joins the MIGS team to discuss her film and her new initiative: https://stopcyberviolences.ca

]]> migsinstitute false No 1714 117 full ”The War Came to Us”: A discussion with Christopher Miller ”The War Came to Us”: A discussion with Christopher Miller https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-war-came-to-us-a-discussion-with-christopher-miller/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-war-came-to-us-a-discussion-with-christopher-miller/#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:14:10 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/8b179925-37fa-3c4c-87dc-db8219c6bb33  "The War Came to Us" chronicles Ukraine’s past, present, and future as well as its fight for freedom and independence. MIGS hosted Chris Miller on X (Twitter) Spaces to discuss his new book, his journey to Ukraine as a member of the Peace Corps, and his experience as a foreign correspondent during some of the country's most transformative events.   In the lead-up to the Montreal International Security Summit (11-12 October), organized in partnership with the Canadian Department of National Defence and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada, MIGS is hosting a series of Twitter Spaces discussions on the war in Ukraine. This is one of them.  ]]>  "The War Came to Us" chronicles Ukraine’s past, present, and future as well as its fight for freedom and independence.

MIGS hosted Chris Miller on X (Twitter) Spaces to discuss his new book, his journey to Ukraine as a member of the Peace Corps, and his experience as a foreign correspondent during some of the country's most transformative events.   In the lead-up to the Montreal International Security Summit (11-12 October), organized in partnership with the Canadian Department of National Defence and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada, MIGS is hosting a series of Twitter Spaces discussions on the war in Ukraine. This is one of them.  ]]> migsinstitute false No 1637 116 full Décoder la haine en ligne envers les personnes 2SLGBTQI+ Décoder la haine en ligne envers les personnes 2SLGBTQI+ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/decoder-la-haine-en-ligne-envers-les-personnes-2slgbtqi/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/decoder-la-haine-en-ligne-envers-les-personnes-2slgbtqi/#comments Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:50:02 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/4f502ab6-f146-3f45-9790-d3a6c535f632 Cette session vise à comprendre les différentes formes violence auxquelles les communautés 2SLGBTQI font face et à discuter de solutions concrètes pour rendre les environnements en ligne plus équitables et plus sécuritaires pour ses membres. Intervenants: Mylène de Repentigny-Corbeil, Les 3 Sex*; Alexandre Chartrand, Département communication, Université Concordia; Moe Hamandi, Présidence de Fierté Montréal; Élodie Palluet, Vice-présidente, Fondation Émergence

]]> Cette session vise à comprendre les différentes formes violence auxquelles les communautés 2SLGBTQI font face et à discuter de solutions concrètes pour rendre les environnements en ligne plus équitables et plus sécuritaires pour ses membres. Intervenants: Mylène de Repentigny-Corbeil, Les 3 Sex*; Alexandre Chartrand, Département communication, Université Concordia; Moe Hamandi, Présidence de Fierté Montréal; Élodie Palluet, Vice-présidente, Fondation Émergence

]]> migsinstitute false No 3932 115 full Tackling Online Hate Against Religious Minorities Tackling Online Hate Against Religious Minorities https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/tackling-online-hate-against-religious-minorities/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/tackling-online-hate-against-religious-minorities/#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:46:38 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/d52a8584-929a-3ada-8f29-85d795ec2962 This episode is a recording of a roundtable event organized as part of the Digital Peace Project Series. In this session, we discussed a few unique trends in online hate targeting religious communities, including the impact of conspiracy theories. Featuring: Wendy Via (Project Against Hate and Extremism),  Emmanuelle Amar (CIJA), Jennifer Tridgell (University of Essex), and Akaash Maharaj (Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption).

]]> This episode is a recording of a roundtable event organized as part of the Digital Peace Project Series. In this session, we discussed a few unique trends in online hate targeting religious communities, including the impact of conspiracy theories. Featuring: Wendy Via (Project Against Hate and Extremism),  Emmanuelle Amar (CIJA), Jennifer Tridgell (University of Essex), and Akaash Maharaj (Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption).

]]> migsinstitute false No 3854 114 full Countering Online Hate Towards Indigenous Peoples Countering Online Hate Towards Indigenous Peoples https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/countering-online-hate-towards-indigenous-peoples/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/countering-online-hate-towards-indigenous-peoples/#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:42:47 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/695d3ff1-93bd-3737-a1da-59a30f47fa82 This episode is a recording of a roundtable event organized as part of the Digital Peace Project Series and aims to unpack Featuring: Catherine Martin (Millbrook Mi’kmaq First Nation Community), Dr. Suzanne Kite (Oglala Lakota) Bailey Oster, (Red River Settlement and St. Paul des Métis). Megan Tipler (Métis educator)

]]> This episode is a recording of a roundtable event organized as part of the Digital Peace Project Series and aims to unpack
Featuring: Catherine Martin (Millbrook Mi’kmaq First Nation Community), Dr. Suzanne Kite (Oglala Lakota) Bailey Oster, (Red River Settlement and St. Paul des Métis). Megan Tipler (Métis educator)

]]> migsinstitute false No 3450 113 full The Wagner Group Mutiny Explained The Wagner Group Mutiny Explained https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-wagner-group-mutiny-explained/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-wagner-group-mutiny-explained/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:20:33 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/87c779b5-bf29-3f07-b914-a1f401cb0d54 MIGS hosted  a Twitter Space discussion with Professor Kimberly Marten (Barnard College, Columbia University) on the recent failed mutiny of the Wagner Group in Russia. This is a recording of the discussion, which is part of MIGS' Ukraine Initiative supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> MIGS hosted  a Twitter Space discussion with Professor Kimberly Marten (Barnard College, Columbia University) on the recent failed mutiny of the Wagner Group in Russia. This is a recording of the discussion, which is part of MIGS' Ukraine Initiative supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1361 112 full Germany’s New Security Strategy and the War in Ukraine Germany’s New Security Strategy and the War in Ukraine https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/germany-s-new-security-strategy-and-the-war-in-ukraine/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/germany-s-new-security-strategy-and-the-war-in-ukraine/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:01:11 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/b3ba7336-eea1-3044-af80-fcc51903b642 MIGS hosted a Twitter Spaces discussion on Germany’s New Security Strategy and the War in Ukraine with Benjamin Tallis (German Council on Foreign Relations) and Ulrike Franke (European Council on Foreign Relations). This is a recording of the discussion, which is part of MIGS' Ukraine Initiative supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> MIGS hosted a Twitter Spaces discussion on Germany’s New Security Strategy and the War in Ukraine with Benjamin Tallis (German Council on Foreign Relations) and Ulrike Franke (European Council on Foreign Relations). This is a recording of the discussion, which is part of MIGS' Ukraine Initiative supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1831 111 full Breaking Down Online Hate & Violence Against Women Breaking Down Online Hate & Violence Against Women https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/breaking-down-online-hate-violence-against-women/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/breaking-down-online-hate-violence-against-women/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2023 08:17:42 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/ce91d40e-88ec-359c-ab52-e98928126ca1 Description: This episode is a recording of a roundtable event organized as part of the Digital Peace Project Series and aims to unpack violence against women online & discuss tangible solutions to making online environments more equitable. Feat.  Lucina Di Meco ( #ShePersisted ) Annabel Ashalley-Anthony (Melanin Gamers) Supriya Dwivedi (Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy), Bridget Todd (Podcast host 'There are No Girls on the Internet') and Catherine McKenna, (Climate & Nature Solutions).

]]> Description: This episode is a recording of a roundtable event organized as part of the Digital Peace Project Series and aims to unpack violence against women online & discuss tangible solutions to making online environments more equitable. Feat.  Lucina Di Meco ( #ShePersisted ) Annabel Ashalley-Anthony (Melanin Gamers) Supriya Dwivedi (Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy), Bridget Todd (Podcast host 'There are No Girls on the Internet') and Catherine McKenna, (Climate & Nature Solutions).

]]> migsinstitute false No 2961 110 full Countering Online Hate Directed at Racial and Ethnic Minorities Countering Online Hate Directed at Racial and Ethnic Minorities https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/countering-online-hate-directed-at-racial-and-ethnic-minorities/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/countering-online-hate-directed-at-racial-and-ethnic-minorities/#comments Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:56:06 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/f01ebe7b-e2fc-393e-bf83-6d46c2c2bc2a This episode is a recording of a roundtable discussion as part of the Digital Peace Project series to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Fernand de Varennes (UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues), Naomi Kikoler (Director of the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum), Ronan Lee (Loughborough University London), and Alice Wairimu Nderitu (UN Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide) discuss the unique themes, drivers, and recommendations to address online hate targeted at racial and ethnic minorities.

]]> This episode is a recording of a roundtable discussion as part of the Digital Peace Project series to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Fernand de Varennes (UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues), Naomi Kikoler (Director of the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum), Ronan Lee (Loughborough University London), and Alice Wairimu Nderitu (UN Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide) discuss the unique themes, drivers, and recommendations to address online hate targeted at racial and ethnic minorities.

]]> migsinstitute false No 3276 109 full Measuring Online Harms and Who They Impact Measuring Online Harms and Who They Impact https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/measuring-online-harms-and-who-they-impact/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/measuring-online-harms-and-who-they-impact/#comments Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:45:42 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/bd3f400d-a1fa-351e-9117-8c81d54ece1f Description: This episode is a recording of an event hosted by RIWI to discuss the results of the public perception survey MIGS conducted with RIWI’s support as part of the Digital Peace Project. Sam Wollenberg (RIWI) and Lauren Salim (MIGS) discuss the results of the survey, where Canadians 16+ were asked about their definition of hate speech and preferences for content moderation.

]]> Description: This episode is a recording of an event hosted by RIWI to discuss the results of the public perception survey MIGS conducted with RIWI’s support as part of the Digital Peace Project. Sam Wollenberg (RIWI) and Lauren Salim (MIGS) discuss the results of the survey, where Canadians 16+ were asked about their definition of hate speech and preferences for content moderation.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1726 108 full The War in Ukraine: AI vs. OSINT The War in Ukraine: AI vs. OSINT https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-war-in-ukraine-ai-vs-osint/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-war-in-ukraine-ai-vs-osint/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:48:51 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/4fa7f5ef-8c97-3a13-b39f-f42f70812202 How is the war in Ukraine changing to way we do Open Sources Intelligence (OSINT)? What are the ethical implications of OSINT? And what happens when AI erases evidence uncovered by OSINT, particularly on social media?

MIGS hosted a Twitter Spaces conversation with Alexa Koenig (Co-Executive Director and Co-Faculty Director of the Human Rights Center, UC Berkeley) and Belkis Wille (Associate Director, Crisis and Conflict division, Human Rights Watch)

The event was moderate by MIGS' Kyle Matthews and Liam Maloney.

]]> How is the war in Ukraine changing to way we do Open Sources Intelligence (OSINT)? What are the ethical implications of OSINT? And what happens when AI erases evidence uncovered by OSINT, particularly on social media?

MIGS hosted a Twitter Spaces conversation with Alexa Koenig (Co-Executive Director and Co-Faculty Director of the Human Rights Center, UC Berkeley) and Belkis Wille (Associate Director, Crisis and Conflict division, Human Rights Watch)

The event was moderate by MIGS' Kyle Matthews and Liam Maloney.

]]> migsinstitute false No 2581 107 full Stories from CSW67: Resilience and Youth Empowerment in the Digital Age Stories from CSW67: Resilience and Youth Empowerment in the Digital Age https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/stories-from-csw67-resilience-and-youth-empowerment-in-the-digital-age/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/stories-from-csw67-resilience-and-youth-empowerment-in-the-digital-age/#comments Mon, 29 May 2023 13:25:22 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/1887eba6-16b3-3a36-a433-142454f3fb7e In this episode, we delve into the 67th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67), where global representatives, entities, and ECOSOC-accredited NGOs converged in New York City. In this insightful conversation, Aimee Tymkin, a Canadian delegate and esteemed student-researcher based in Manitoba, talk to us about experience at CSW67. She sheds light on the pivotal topics of innovation, technological change, and education in the digital age and the dangers that come packaged with new technologies. Aimee shares her insights on cyber hatred and gender-based violence, particularly focusing on the youth experience.

 

]]> In this episode, we delve into the 67th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67), where global representatives, entities, and ECOSOC-accredited NGOs converged in New York City. In this insightful conversation, Aimee Tymkin, a Canadian delegate and esteemed student-researcher based in Manitoba, talk to us about experience at CSW67. She sheds light on the pivotal topics of innovation, technological change, and education in the digital age and the dangers that come packaged with new technologies. Aimee shares her insights on cyber hatred and gender-based violence, particularly focusing on the youth experience.

 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1717 106 full Russia at the UN Security Council: a discussion with Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya Russia at the UN Security Council: a discussion with Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/russia-at-the-un-security-council-a-discussion-with-ukrainian-ambassador-sergiy-kyslytsya/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/russia-at-the-un-security-council-a-discussion-with-ukrainian-ambassador-sergiy-kyslytsya/#comments Thu, 25 May 2023 08:30:26 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/e9906d40-3f02-314a-9c69-9fc23566405f In April, Russia assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council, a body dedicated to peace and security, just as the Russian Federation is waging a war of aggression against Ukraine. In such circumstances, many people, including Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the U.N. Sergiy Kyslytsya, are questioning Russia’s status of permanent member. Ukraine has also called for Russia’s removal from the U.N., questioning the very legitimacy of its membership.  MIGS hosted a Twitter Spaces discussion Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations. This is recording of the discussion.

]]> In April, Russia assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council, a body dedicated to peace and security, just as the Russian Federation is waging a war of aggression against Ukraine. In such circumstances, many people, including Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the U.N. Sergiy Kyslytsya, are questioning Russia’s status of permanent member. Ukraine has also called for Russia’s removal from the U.N., questioning the very legitimacy of its membership.  MIGS hosted a Twitter Spaces discussion Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations. This is recording of the discussion.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1338 105 full Covering the war in Ukraine: A Conversation with Tim Mak Covering the war in Ukraine: A Conversation with Tim Mak https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/covering-the-war-in-ukraine-a-conversation-with-tim-mak/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/covering-the-war-in-ukraine-a-conversation-with-tim-mak/#comments Wed, 24 May 2023 13:42:05 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/ad11e17e-de5c-3202-90a7-c1cd86291eba On February 23rd, 2022, reporter Tim Mak arrive in Kyiv to cover a possible war. The Russian invasion of Ukraine began that same night. After leaving NPR, Tim continued to report from Ukraine, providing regular updates about the war, uncovering war crimes but also writing about the daily lives of Ukrainians. 

Our conversation with Tim took place on Twitter Spaces.

Subscribe to Tim's Substack here to follow his work: https://counteroffensive.substack.com/about

]]> On February 23rd, 2022, reporter Tim Mak arrive in Kyiv to cover a possible war. The Russian invasion of Ukraine began that same night. After leaving NPR, Tim continued to report from Ukraine, providing regular updates about the war, uncovering war crimes but also writing about the daily lives of Ukrainians. 

Our conversation with Tim took place on Twitter Spaces.

Subscribe to Tim's Substack here to follow his work: https://counteroffensive.substack.com/about

]]> migsinstitute false No 1619 104 full Spotlight on Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children Spotlight on Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/spotlight-on-russia-s-abduction-of-ukrainian-children/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/spotlight-on-russia-s-abduction-of-ukrainian-children/#comments Tue, 16 May 2023 10:02:09 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/db8db68a-2c8a-387b-b64f-6a46de2e36a4 Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces have reportedly abducted thousands of Ukrainian children and attempted to deprive them of their Ukrainian identity. A report published in February 2023 by the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale School of Public Health concluded that Russia’s federal government has systematically reallocated at least 6,000 children from Ukraine to a network of re-education and adoption facilities in Crimea and Russia. In March, the ICC issued warrants for the arrest of Russian president Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, the presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights, for supervising the kidnapping of Ukrainian children for adoption and re-education in Russia. To discuss Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children, MIGS hosted a Twitter Spaces discussion with Nathaniel Raymond, the Executive Director of Yale School of Public Health’s Humanitarian Research Lab, and Aliona Hlvico, Political analyst and Former Ukrainian MP. This is a recording of this discussion.

Moderated by Marie Lamensch, MIGS’ Coordinator of Program and Outreach 

]]> Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces have reportedly abducted thousands of Ukrainian children and attempted to deprive them of their Ukrainian identity.

A report published in February 2023 by the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale School of Public Health concluded that Russia’s federal government has systematically reallocated at least 6,000 children from Ukraine to a network of re-education and adoption facilities in Crimea and Russia. In March, the ICC issued warrants for the arrest of Russian president Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, the presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights, for supervising the kidnapping of Ukrainian children for adoption and re-education in Russia.

To discuss Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children, MIGS hosted a Twitter Spaces discussion with Nathaniel Raymond, the Executive Director of Yale School of Public Health’s Humanitarian Research Lab, and Aliona Hlvico, Political analyst and Former Ukrainian MP. This is a recording of this discussion.

Moderated by Marie Lamensch, MIGS’ Coordinator of Program and Outreach 

]]> migsinstitute false No 2060 103 full A discussion with Ambassador Bob Rae about Russia’s disinformation at the UN Security Council A discussion with Ambassador Bob Rae about Russia’s disinformation at the UN Security Council https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/a-discussion-with-ambassador-bob-rae-about-russia-s-disinformation-at-the-un-security-council/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/a-discussion-with-ambassador-bob-rae-about-russia-s-disinformation-at-the-un-security-council/#comments Thu, 11 May 2023 14:15:20 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/93571f79-d138-37eb-a1a0-562f301cf598 - Honourable Bob Rae, Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations.

]]>
MIGS hosted  a Twitter Spaces discussion on Moscow’s use of the presidency to spread disinformation about the war in Ukraine.
Speaker:

- Honourable Bob Rae, Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1637 102 full The Power of Propaganda: A Family Torn Apart by Russian Disinformation The Power of Propaganda: A Family Torn Apart by Russian Disinformation https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-propaganda-a-family-torn-apart-by-russian-disinformation/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-propaganda-a-family-torn-apart-by-russian-disinformation/#comments Mon, 08 May 2023 10:33:58 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/f9544417-adbd-3f99-8995-157ffe67ec86 In this episode, a Russian Montrealer explains why he decided to help Ukrainians in the war against his home country. In the meantime, his family in Moscow thinks he is brainwashed by Western media and refuses to believe that they may have been duped by Russia’s disinformation campaign.

 

Episode 3 of a 3-part series produced in collaboration with Concordia’s Department of Journalism. 

Speaker:

Dmitri Tcherkasski, a pro-Ukrainian supporter in Montreal originally from Moscow, Russia

Sources: Aeon, Eurasianet, PublicO (MediaScope), Russian Field, Statista (Levada Center),StopFake.org, The New Yorker.

Reporter: Bogdan Lytvynenko, Department of Journalism

Producer: Aphrodite Salas, MIGS John Lemieux Faculty Fellow

]]> In this episode, a Russian Montrealer explains why he decided to help Ukrainians in the war against his home country. In the meantime, his family in Moscow thinks he is brainwashed by Western media and refuses to believe that they may have been duped by Russia’s disinformation campaign.

 

Episode 3 of a 3-part series produced in collaboration with Concordia’s Department of Journalism. 

Speaker:

Dmitri Tcherkasski, a pro-Ukrainian supporter in Montreal originally from Moscow, Russia

Sources: Aeon, Eurasianet, PublicO (MediaScope), Russian Field, Statista (Levada Center),StopFake.org, The New Yorker.

Reporter: Bogdan Lytvynenko, Department of Journalism

Producer: Aphrodite Salas, MIGS John Lemieux Faculty Fellow

]]> migsinstitute false No 724 101 full Escaping Mariupol Escaping Mariupol https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/escaping-mariupol/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/escaping-mariupol/#comments Tue, 02 May 2023 10:32:27 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/bb1b2ea2-98d1-3a7e-8d60-e3a49d82a008 In this episode, a Ukrainian college student shares her story of fleeing the city of Mariupol as Russian forces closed in.

We reflect on the destruction of Mariupol and examine how disinformation has warped reality in the ensuing information war being waged by Russia.

Episode 2 of a 3-part series produced in collaboration with Concordia’s Department of Journalism. 

 

Speakers:

Alexandra Postoieva, journalism student at Mariupol State University

Craig Silverman, disinformation expert and national reporter for ProPublica

Sources: AP, BBC, Debunk.org, News of Donbas, ProPublica, Reuters, Statista (Levada Center), The Moscow Times

 

Reporter: Bogdan Lytvynenko, Department of Journalism

Producer: Aphrodite Salas, MIGS John Lemieux Faculty Fellow

]]> In this episode, a Ukrainian college student shares her story of fleeing the city of Mariupol as Russian forces closed in.

We reflect on the destruction of Mariupol and examine how disinformation has warped reality in the ensuing information war being waged by Russia.

Episode 2 of a 3-part series produced in collaboration with Concordia’s Department of Journalism. 

 

Speakers:

Alexandra Postoieva, journalism student at Mariupol State University

Craig Silverman, disinformation expert and national reporter for ProPublica

Sources: AP, BBC, Debunk.org, News of Donbas, ProPublica, Reuters, Statista (Levada Center), The Moscow Times

 

Reporter: Bogdan Lytvynenko, Department of Journalism

Producer: Aphrodite Salas, MIGS John Lemieux Faculty Fellow

]]> migsinstitute false No 985 100 full From Kharkiv to Montreal: Escaping War and Finding a New Home From Kharkiv to Montreal: Escaping War and Finding a New Home https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/from-kharkiv-to-montreal-escaping-war-and-finding-a-new-home/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/from-kharkiv-to-montreal-escaping-war-and-finding-a-new-home/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:57:41 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/f67b9c4b-87c6-3555-941d-7d5c6d323e63 In this episode, we follow the tumultuous journey of a Ukrainian family who fled from the frontline city of Kharkiv to start a new life in Canada.

After enduring bombings and terror amid the Russian invasion, we hear how one family was greeted with overwhelming support in Canada that made their 7,500-kilometre journey worthwhile.  

Episode 1 of a 3-part series produced in collaboration with Concordia’s Department of Journalism.

Speaker: 

Olena Martynova, Ukrainian newcomer under the CUAET program

 

To find out more about the help provided to Ukrainians in Montreal, visit Concordia’s online magazine The City: http://thecitymag.concordia.ca/home-away-from-home-ukrainian-refugees-montreal/

Reporter: Bogdan Lytvynenko, Department of Journalism

Producer: Aphrodite Salas, MIGS John Lemieux Faculty Fellow

 

]]> In this episode, we follow the tumultuous journey of a Ukrainian family who fled from the frontline city of Kharkiv to start a new life in Canada.

After enduring bombings and terror amid the Russian invasion, we hear how one family was greeted with overwhelming support in Canada that made their 7,500-kilometre journey worthwhile.  

Episode 1 of a 3-part series produced in collaboration with Concordia’s Department of Journalism.

Speaker: 

Olena Martynova, Ukrainian newcomer under the CUAET program

 

To find out more about the help provided to Ukrainians in Montreal, visit Concordia’s online magazine The City: http://thecitymag.concordia.ca/home-away-from-home-ukrainian-refugees-montreal/

Reporter: Bogdan Lytvynenko, Department of Journalism

Producer: Aphrodite Salas, MIGS John Lemieux Faculty Fellow

 

]]> migsinstitute false No 792 99 full Cyberviolences basées sur le genre et magnosphère: discussion avec Marianne Couture-Cossette Cyberviolences basées sur le genre et magnosphère: discussion avec Marianne Couture-Cossette https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/cyberviolences-basees-sur-le-genre-et-magnosphere-discussion-avec-marianne-couture-cossette/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/cyberviolences-basees-sur-le-genre-et-magnosphere-discussion-avec-marianne-couture-cossette/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:18:09 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/3d8cb46c-f329-3e1c-b288-099acb94af87 Cet épisode fait partie de notre projet sur la Paix Numérique soutenu par Patrimoin Canada. L'initiative a pour but de contribuer aux efforts nationaux visant à comprendre et à contrer la haine en ligne.

]]> Cet épisode fait partie de notre projet sur la Paix Numérique soutenu par Patrimoin Canada. L'initiative a pour but de contribuer aux efforts nationaux visant à comprendre et à contrer la haine en ligne.

]]> migsinstitute false No 2071 98 full Humanitarian Crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh Humanitarian Crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/humanitarian-crisis-in-nagorono-karabakh/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/humanitarian-crisis-in-nagorono-karabakh/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:19:34 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/21866680-88d1-308c-a83a-2fc64d618896 fragile peace process between the Republic of Armenia and Azerbaijan, which have fought two wars in the past three decades.   

Speakers:

- Elisa von Joeden-Forgey, Endowed Chair, Department of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Keene State College, and  Co-founder of the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention. - Robert Avetissian, Representative of the Republic of Artsakh in the United States. - Gregory Stanton, Founding president and chairman of Genocide Watch.

  This live discussion took place on Twitter Space and was moderated by Marie Lamensch, MIGS’s Project Coordinator

 

]]>   The blockade also risks scuppering the fragile peace process between the Republic of Armenia and Azerbaijan, which have fought two wars in the past three decades.   

Speakers:

- Elisa von Joeden-Forgey, Endowed Chair, Department of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Keene State College, and  Co-founder of the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention.
- Robert Avetissian, Representative of the Republic of Artsakh in the United States.
- Gregory Stanton, Founding president and chairman of Genocide Watch.

  This live discussion took place on Twitter Space and was moderated by Marie Lamensch, MIGS’s Project Coordinator

 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1856 97 full ”Queering the Web”: a conversion with Dr. Stefanie Duguay ”Queering the Web”: a conversion with Dr. Stefanie Duguay https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/queering-the-web-a-conversion-with-dr-stefanie-duguay/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/queering-the-web-a-conversion-with-dr-stefanie-duguay/#comments Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:35:42 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/5c230cfc-648c-3182-969d-6432c8f44e2a "Queering the Web": Examining Online Harms and Hate Speech Directed at 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities with Dr. Stefanie Duguay

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Stefanie Duguay, assistant professor in Communication Studies and the Concordia University Research Chair in Digital intimacy, gender, andsexuality. How do queer people express identity in digital spaces? What are the challenges that they face when navigating online harms? Explore how queer people are navigating digital spaces, and learn more about Stefanie's research (https://digslab.net).   This podcast is part of the Digital Peace Project, an initiative supported by Heritage Canada that aims to analyze different forms of online hate.  

 

]]> "Queering the Web": Examining Online Harms and Hate Speech Directed at 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities with Dr. Stefanie Duguay

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Stefanie Duguay, assistant professor in Communication Studies and the Concordia University Research Chair in Digital intimacy, gender, andsexuality. How do queer people express identity in digital spaces? What are the challenges that they face when navigating online harms? Explore how queer people are navigating digital spaces, and learn more about Stefanie's research (https://digslab.net).   This podcast is part of the Digital Peace Project, an initiative supported by Heritage Canada that aims to analyze different forms of online hate.  

 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1386 96 full One year on: How Ukrainian civil society continues to resist One year on: How Ukrainian civil society continues to resist https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/one-year-on-how-ukrainian-civil-society-continues-to-resist/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/one-year-on-how-ukrainian-civil-society-continues-to-resist/#comments Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:21:31 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/91d19645-6f88-3564-9c39-752c554910a1 On the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, join the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University for a Twitter Spaces conversation on the resilience of Ukraine's civil society.

Speakers: 

- Oleksandra Povoroznyk, Kyiv-based translator and journalist 

- Alina Bondarenko, communications professional in Washington DC and arising expert in Ukrainian cultural diplomacy

- Anton Liagusha, dean of the Faculty of Social sciences and Humanities, Kyev School of Economics. Now Associate Professor, George Mason University. Specialist in Public History, media analysis, propaganda expert

- Katerina Sviderska, MA student at the Université de Montréal

- Moderator: Marie Lamensch, Project coordinator, MIGS

 

]]> On the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, join the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University for a Twitter Spaces conversation on the resilience of Ukraine's civil society.

Speakers: 

- Oleksandra Povoroznyk, Kyiv-based translator and journalist 

- Alina Bondarenko, communications professional in Washington DC and arising expert in Ukrainian cultural diplomacy

- Anton Liagusha, dean of the Faculty of Social sciences and Humanities, Kyev School of Economics. Now Associate Professor, George Mason University. Specialist in Public History, media analysis, propaganda expert

- Katerina Sviderska, MA student at the Université de Montréal

- Moderator: Marie Lamensch, Project coordinator, MIGS

 

]]> migsinstitute false No 3316 95 full Fleeing Afghanistan : a discussion with filmmaker Jawad Mir Fleeing Afghanistan : a discussion with filmmaker Jawad Mir https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/fleeing-afghanistan-a-discussion-with-filmmaker-jawad-mir/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/fleeing-afghanistan-a-discussion-with-filmmaker-jawad-mir/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:35:32 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/998edfce-3127-3981-b041-c02626618e40 During a Twitter Space, MIGS spoke with filmmaker Jawad Mir about his movie “Citizen of Moria”, which documents the plight of filmmaker Ahmad Brahimi.

When his life comes under threat by the Taliban in Afghanistan, he leaves his family behind for survival and ends up in Europe’s worst Refugee Detention Camp, Moria. Ahmad documents the difficult living conditions endured by the refugees and his attempt to build a life on the island of Lesbos, off the coast of Greece.

 

]]> During a Twitter Space, MIGS spoke with filmmaker Jawad Mir about his movie “Citizen of Moria”, which documents the plight of filmmaker Ahmad Brahimi.

When his life comes under threat by the Taliban in Afghanistan, he leaves his family behind for survival and ends up in Europe’s worst Refugee Detention Camp, Moria. Ahmad documents the difficult living conditions endured by the refugees and his attempt to build a life on the island of Lesbos, off the coast of Greece.

 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1087 94 full Dr. Aylin Matlé on what the invasion of Ukraine means for Germany and NATO Dr. Aylin Matlé on what the invasion of Ukraine means for Germany and NATO https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/dr-aylin-matle-on-what-the-invasion-of-ukraine-means-for-germany-and-nato/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/dr-aylin-matle-on-what-the-invasion-of-ukraine-means-for-germany-and-nato/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:15:22 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/db1efe43-8439-324f-a907-33b35dc8b9a0 Dr. Aylin Matlé on what the invasion of Ukraine means for Germany and NATO. Dr. Matlé has been a research fellow in the German Council on Foreign Relations' Security and Defense Program since March 2022.

Previously, she worked as deputy head of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s Israel office in Jerusalem. Prior to that, she was a research associate for the chair of international relations and European politics at the Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg.

This is part of our Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, a project supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> Dr. Aylin Matlé on what the invasion of Ukraine means for Germany and NATO. Dr. Matlé has been a research fellow in the German Council on Foreign Relations' Security and Defense Program since March 2022.

Previously, she worked as deputy head of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s Israel office in Jerusalem. Prior to that, she was a research associate for the chair of international relations and European politics at the Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg.

This is part of our Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, a project supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1202 93 full Oleksandra Matviichuk on the work of the Center for Civil Liberties in Ukraine Oleksandra Matviichuk on the work of the Center for Civil Liberties in Ukraine https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/oleksandra-matviichuk-on-the-work-of-the-center-for-civil-liberties-in-ukraine/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/oleksandra-matviichuk-on-the-work-of-the-center-for-civil-liberties-in-ukraine/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:01:31 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/8f914a86-95e4-3185-a38b-e08d6531e19f As part of MIGS’s Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, Project coordinator Marie Lamensch spoke with Oleksandra Matviichuk, the head of the Center for Civil Liberties. Oleksandra talks about the organization’s efforts to collect evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and why she hopes that their efforts will have an impact on the global justice system. The Center for Civil Liberties is the recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.

]]> As part of MIGS’s Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, Project coordinator Marie Lamensch spoke with Oleksandra Matviichuk, the head of the Center for Civil Liberties. Oleksandra talks about the organization’s efforts to collect evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and why she hopes that their efforts will have an impact on the global justice system. The Center for Civil Liberties is the recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1024 92 full #TwitterSpace : Elon Musk buying Twitter: what does it mean for online hate? #TwitterSpace : Elon Musk buying Twitter: what does it mean for online hate? https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/twitterspace-elon-musk-buying-twitter-what-does-it-mean-for-online-hate/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/twitterspace-elon-musk-buying-twitter-what-does-it-mean-for-online-hate/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:37:55 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/84eab789-e8ac-369c-a34d-17a525fbda7c A Twitter Spaces conversation on the implications of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter for the spread of disinformation, hate speech and other online harms.

Speakers:

- Dr. Emma L. Briant, British scholar and academic researcher on media, contemporary propaganda, surveillance and information warfare, and Visiting Research Associate in Human Rights, Bard College.

- David Troy, researcher, technologist, and investor interested in hybrid warfare and threats to democracy, and Fellow at Future Frontlines at New America.

- Peter MacLeod, co-founder and principal of Mass LBP, and leading expert in public engagement and deliberative democracy.

- Yaqiu Wang, Senior China researcher at Human Rights Watch, working on issues including internet censorship, freedom of expression, protection of civil society and human rights defenders, and women’s rights. - Prof. Taylor Owen, Beaverbrook Chair in Media, Ethic and Communications, and the founding director of the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at McGill University.

The discussion is moderated by MIGS' Project Coordinator Marie Lamensch and Project Leader Lauren Salim. 

]]> A Twitter Spaces conversation on the implications of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter for the spread of disinformation, hate speech and other online harms.

Speakers:

- Dr. Emma L. Briant, British scholar and academic researcher on media, contemporary propaganda, surveillance and information warfare, and Visiting Research Associate in Human Rights, Bard College.

- David Troy, researcher, technologist, and investor interested in hybrid warfare and threats to democracy, and Fellow at Future Frontlines at New America.

- Peter MacLeod, co-founder and principal of Mass LBP, and leading expert in public engagement and deliberative democracy.

- Yaqiu Wang, Senior China researcher at Human Rights Watch, working on issues including internet censorship, freedom of expression, protection of civil society and human rights defenders, and women’s rights.

- Prof. Taylor Owen, Beaverbrook Chair in Media, Ethic and Communications, and the founding director of the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at McGill University.

The discussion is moderated by MIGS' Project Coordinator Marie Lamensch and Project Leader Lauren Salim. 

]]> migsinstitute false No 3211 91 full ”Surveillance State”: a discussion with WSJ journalists Josh Chin and Liza Lin ”Surveillance State”: a discussion with WSJ journalists Josh Chin and Liza Lin https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/surveillance-state-a-discussion-with-wsj%c2%a0journalists%c2%a0josh-chin%c2%a0and%c2%a0liza-lin/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/surveillance-state-a-discussion-with-wsj%c2%a0journalists%c2%a0josh-chin%c2%a0and%c2%a0liza-lin/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:12:49 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/7e201135-a47f-3b66-b298-3d02111be54c Where is the line between digital utopia and digital police state?

In "Surveillance State: Inside China’s Quest to Launch a New Era of Social Control", award-winning Wall Street Journal journalists Josh Chin and Liza Lin document with startling detail how the CCP is creating a political model that shapes the will of the people not through the ballot box but through the sophisticated harnessing of data.

Josh Chin and Liza Lin joined MIGS to discuss their new book. The virtual event was moderated by Kyle Matthews.

]]> Where is the line between digital utopia and digital police state?

In "Surveillance State: Inside China’s Quest to Launch a New Era of Social Control", award-winning Wall Street Journal journalists Josh Chin and Liza Lin document with startling detail how the CCP is creating a political model that shapes the will of the people not through the ballot box but through the sophisticated harnessing of data.

Josh Chin and Liza Lin joined MIGS to discuss their new book. The virtual event was moderated by Kyle Matthews.

]]> migsinstitute false No 3596 90 full Using OSINT to investigate war crimes in Ukraine Using OSINT to investigate war crimes in Ukraine https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/using-osint-to-investigate-war-crimes-in-ukraine/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/using-osint-to-investigate-war-crimes-in-ukraine/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:26:34 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/e73a110f-7164-3450-8867-33872e845e35 This discussion is a recording of our Twitter Spaces with Nick Waters (Open Source Analyst, Bellingcat), Hannah Bagdasar (Investigator, Bellingcat), and Dearbhla Minogue (Legal Officer with the Global Legal Action Network).

This is part of our Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, a project supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> This discussion is a recording of our Twitter Spaces with Nick Waters (Open Source Analyst, Bellingcat), Hannah Bagdasar (Investigator, Bellingcat), and Dearbhla Minogue (Legal Officer with the Global Legal Action Network).

This is part of our Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, a project supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> migsinstitute false No 2885 89 full Structural Causes of Atrocities in Ethiopia: Spotlight on the Amharas Structural Causes of Atrocities in Ethiopia: Spotlight on the Amharas https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/structural-causes-of-atrocities-in-ethiopia-spotlight-on-the-amharas/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/structural-causes-of-atrocities-in-ethiopia-spotlight-on-the-amharas/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:32:17 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/b54a7367-49fa-3fd1-95ef-4780821ece8b This is a recording of MIGS Twitter Spaces discussion titled “Structural causes of atrocities in Ethiopia: Spotlight on the Amharas”, which featured Hone Mandefro (Director of Advocacy, Amhara Association of America) and Adem Abebe (Advisor in Peace Building, Constitution Building, Democracy, Elections and Governance). The chat was moderated by Kyle Matthews, MIGS' Executive Director.

]]> This is a recording of MIGS Twitter Spaces discussion titled “Structural causes of atrocities in Ethiopia: Spotlight on the Amharas”, which featured Hone Mandefro (Director of Advocacy, Amhara Association of America) and Adem Abebe (Advisor in Peace Building, Constitution Building, Democracy, Elections and Governance). The chat was moderated by Kyle Matthews, MIGS' Executive Director.

]]> migsinstitute false No 4432 88 full Covering the war in Ukraine, with Ukrainian journalist Iryna Matviyishyn Covering the war in Ukraine, with Ukrainian journalist Iryna Matviyishyn https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-covering-the-war-in-ukraine-with-ukrainian-journalist-iryna-matviyishyn/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-covering-the-war-in-ukraine-with-ukrainian-journalist-iryna-matviyishyn/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:21:11 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/3205a27e-c1f4-395f-afe4-8d5e906f827e In this episode, Ukrainian journalist Iryna Matviyishyn talks to us about hardships faced by civilians living in Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine, Russia filtration system, forced assimilation, and what the West should do to help Ukrainians. Iryna also talks about what is means to be a journalist in Ukraine today and how she tries to bring stories to Western audiences.

This interview is part of our Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, a project supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> In this episode, Ukrainian journalist Iryna Matviyishyn talks to us about hardships faced by civilians living in Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine, Russia filtration system, forced assimilation, and what the West should do to help Ukrainians. Iryna also talks about what is means to be a journalist in Ukraine today and how she tries to bring stories to Western audiences.

This interview is part of our Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, a project supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1785 87 full Digital Authoritarianism Report Launch: current and future trends with Jessica Brandt, Brookings Digital Authoritarianism Report Launch: current and future trends with Jessica Brandt, Brookings https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/digital-authoritarianism-report-launch-current-and-future-trends-with-jessica-brandt/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/digital-authoritarianism-report-launch-current-and-future-trends-with-jessica-brandt/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:55:33 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/fdea67d0-3f52-37a4-bd0a-c99708eacd8d Authoritarian governments leverage digital technologies to repress the rights and freedoms of their citizens at home, silence dissent among diasporas and other individuals beyond their borders, and to interfere in democratic governments, processes and institutions abroad. 

As part of MIGS Digital Authoritarianism project supported by U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, we hosted a Twitter Spaces with Jessica Brandt, the author of MIGS' report "Digital Authoritarianism: Pathways, Trends, Solutions." This is a recording of our chat.

This paper aims to increase understanding of the various pathways through which authoritarian regimes use digital tools to shore up their grip on power at home, weaken democratic governments and institutions that they perceive as threatening to their interests, undermine liberal norms related to privacy and free expression, and replace those norms with illiberal ones. 

Jessica Brandt is policy director for the Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Initiative at the Brookings Institution and a fellow in the Foreign Policy program’s Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology. 

]]> Authoritarian governments leverage digital technologies to repress the rights and freedoms of their citizens at home, silence dissent among diasporas and other individuals beyond their borders, and to interfere in democratic governments, processes and institutions abroad. 

As part of MIGS Digital Authoritarianism project supported by U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, we hosted a Twitter Spaces with Jessica Brandt, the author of MIGS' report "Digital Authoritarianism: Pathways, Trends, Solutions." This is a recording of our chat.

This paper aims to increase understanding of the various pathways through which authoritarian regimes use digital tools to shore up their grip on power at home, weaken democratic governments and institutions that they perceive as threatening to their interests, undermine liberal norms related to privacy and free expression, and replace those norms with illiberal ones. 

Jessica Brandt is policy director for the Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Initiative at the Brookings Institution and a fellow in the Foreign Policy program’s Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology. 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1594 86 full ”We must hold Russia accountable”, a discussion with Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko ”We must hold Russia accountable”, a discussion with Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/we-must-hold-russia-accountable-a-discussion-with-ukrainian-mp-lesia-vasylenko/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/we-must-hold-russia-accountable-a-discussion-with-ukrainian-mp-lesia-vasylenko/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:17:27 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/0b37802c-047d-3841-8a4d-c665291d1e71 In this episode, we speak to Lesia Vasylenko, an Ukrainian Parliamentarian and human right lawyer. Vasylenko is also a member of the Ukrainian permanent delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. She tells us what it means to be a legislator during a war and why we must hold Russia accountable for crimes committed in Ukraine.

This interview is part of our Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, a project supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> In this episode, we speak to Lesia Vasylenko, an Ukrainian Parliamentarian and human right lawyer. Vasylenko is also a member of the Ukrainian permanent delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. She tells us what it means to be a legislator during a war and why we must hold Russia accountable for crimes committed in Ukraine.

This interview is part of our Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, a project supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1437 85 full Documenting war crimes in Ukraine with Belkis Wille, HRW Documenting war crimes in Ukraine with Belkis Wille, HRW https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/documenting-war-crimes-in-ukraine-with-belkis-wille-hrw/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/documenting-war-crimes-in-ukraine-with-belkis-wille-hrw/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:19:50 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/dfcb7b5d-e638-390f-8e5d-f1c88c22a6d9 In this episode, we speak to Belkis Wille, a senior researcher at Human Rights Watch, about ongoing war crimes and human rights violations committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Belkis and her colleagues have interviewed hundreds of Ukrainians who have lost family members in attacks on cities across Ukraine. We also speak about filtration camps, forced disappearances, and Russia's efforts to alter the social and cultural fabric in areas now under Russian control.

This interview is part of our Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, a project supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

Resources:

"Russian Strike on Kharkiv is Ukrainian Family’s Tragedy." - Human Rights Watch, August 16, 2022

"Ukraine: Torture, Disappearances in Occupied South." - Human Rights Watch, July 22, 2022

]]> In this episode, we speak to Belkis Wille, a senior researcher at Human Rights Watch, about ongoing war crimes and human rights violations committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Belkis and her colleagues have interviewed hundreds of Ukrainians who have lost family members in attacks on cities across Ukraine. We also speak about filtration camps, forced disappearances, and Russia's efforts to alter the social and cultural fabric in areas now under Russian control.

This interview is part of our Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, a project supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

Resources:

"Russian Strike on Kharkiv is Ukrainian Family’s Tragedy." - Human Rights Watch, August 16, 2022

"Ukraine: Torture, Disappearances in Occupied South." - Human Rights Watch, July 22, 2022

]]> migsinstitute false No 1811 84 full Internet Shutdowns and #KeepItOn with Felicia Anthonio Internet Shutdowns and #KeepItOn with Felicia Anthonio https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/internet-shutdowns-and-keepiton-with-felicia-antonio/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/internet-shutdowns-and-keepiton-with-felicia-antonio/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:30:43 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/cfa8ba4f-5334-3e7f-ab96-20af0394abf1 On today's episode, Access Now's Felicia Anthonio talks to MIGS about internet shutdown and the organization's #KeepItOn Campaign, a #KeepItOn coalition made up of over 210 organizations across the world. In 2021 alone, Access Now and the coalition documented 182 internet shutdowns across 34 countries. Read their report here.

This conversation is part of our initiative on Digital Authoritarianism, supported by the  U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

]]> On today's episode, Access Now's Felicia Anthonio talks to MIGS about internet shutdown and the organization's #KeepItOn Campaign, a #KeepItOn coalition made up of over 210 organizations across the world. In 2021 alone, Access Now and the coalition documented 182 internet shutdowns across 34 countries. Read their report here.

This conversation is part of our initiative on Digital Authoritarianism, supported by the  U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1383 83 full Digital Authoritarianism with Caitlin Thompson, Coda Story Digital Authoritarianism with Caitlin Thompson, Coda Story https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-digital-authoritarianism-with-caitlin-thompson-coda-story/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-digital-authoritarianism-with-caitlin-thompson-coda-story/#comments Tue, 24 May 2022 09:07:14 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/6ba86e7f-3de2-3039-9730-ca48abd5613a Caitlin Thompson, a reporter at Coda Story, joins us to talk about digital authoritarianism and the different methods used by regimes around the globe to silence dissent and surveil citizens. She also warns us that democratic governments must remain vigilant not to use similar techniques. You can subscribe to Caitlin's newsletter here https://www.codastory.com/coda-newsletters/

This conversation is part of our initiative on Digital Authoritarianism, supported by the  U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

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]]> Caitlin Thompson, a reporter at Coda Story, joins us to talk about digital authoritarianism and the different methods used by regimes around the globe to silence dissent and surveil citizens. She also warns us that democratic governments must remain vigilant not to use similar techniques. You can subscribe to Caitlin's newsletter here https://www.codastory.com/coda-newsletters/

This conversation is part of our initiative on Digital Authoritarianism, supported by the  U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

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]]> migsinstitute false No 1931 82 full Genocide in Ukraine - a discussion with Senator McPhedran Genocide in Ukraine - a discussion with Senator McPhedran https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-genocide-in-ukraine-a-discussion-with-senator-mcphedran/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-genocide-in-ukraine-a-discussion-with-senator-mcphedran/#comments Wed, 11 May 2022 09:12:32 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/d95e5761-27a4-3f43-92d6-b8b0cecae18a As the war in Ukraine rages on, MIGS organized a Twitter Spaces with Canadian Senator Marilou McPhedran. On 28 April, the Senate unanimously passed a motion recognizing that the Russian Federation is committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people.  This discussion marked the launch of our new project, the Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> As the war in Ukraine rages on, MIGS organized a Twitter Spaces with Canadian Senator Marilou McPhedran. On 28 April, the Senate unanimously passed a motion recognizing that the Russian Federation is committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people.  This discussion marked the launch of our new project, the Global Parliamentary Alliance Against Atrocity Crimes, supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1671 81 full Peter Guest on internet shutdowns Peter Guest on internet shutdowns https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-peter-guest-on-internet-shutdowns/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-peter-guest-on-internet-shutdowns/#comments Wed, 11 May 2022 08:58:51 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/98793481-294b-3797-97c4-1cda7b489175 In this episode of Human Rights Talks, Peter Guest talks about internet shutdowns and how authoritarian regimes use the off switch to silence dissent. What are the human and financial costs of shutdowns ? What are the tactics used ? Listen to our conversation.

Peter Guest is the enterprise editor for Rest of World. He has worked for the Nikkei Asian Review in Tokyo, where he was the cover story editor. Prior to that, he led the FT’s This Is Africa magazine.   This conversation is part of our initiative on Digital Authoritarianism, supported by the  U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.]]> In this episode of Human Rights Talks, Peter Guest talks about internet shutdowns and how authoritarian regimes use the off switch to silence dissent. What are the human and financial costs of shutdowns ? What are the tactics used ? Listen to our conversation.

Peter Guest is the enterprise editor for Rest of World. He has worked for the Nikkei Asian Review in Tokyo, where he was the cover story editor. Prior to that, he led the FT’s This Is Africa magazine.   This conversation is part of our initiative on Digital Authoritarianism, supported by the  U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.]]> migsinstitute false No 1696 80 full Human Rights Talks: Katharina von Schnurbein, European Commission Coordinator on Combatting Antisemitism Human Rights Talks: Katharina von Schnurbein, European Commission Coordinator on Combatting Antisemitism https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-katharina-von-schnurbein-european-commission-coordinator-on-combatting-antisemitism/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-katharina-von-schnurbein-european-commission-coordinator-on-combatting-antisemitism/#comments Wed, 04 May 2022 16:25:57 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/bcd2c11b-1bfb-3eaf-b0d7-d3912f990c74 The Canadian Taskforce to Combat Online Antisemitism is a MIGS project aimed at analyzing current trends in online antisemitism, holocaust denial and distortion, and looking at ways we can build better Canadian resiliency to it while addressing what tech companies and other actors can do to tackle this issue. 

As part of this project, MIGS spoke to Katharina von Schnurbein, European Commission Coordinator on Combatting Antisemitism. Von Schnurbein works with EU Member States, the European Parliament, civil society organizations, and academia to strengthen policy responses to antisemitism, as well as to hate crimes and discrimination more broadly.

]]> The Canadian Taskforce to Combat Online Antisemitism is a MIGS project aimed at analyzing current trends in online antisemitism, holocaust denial and distortion, and looking at ways we can build better Canadian resiliency to it while addressing what tech companies and other actors can do to tackle this issue. 

As part of this project, MIGS spoke to Katharina von Schnurbein, European Commission Coordinator on Combatting Antisemitism. Von Schnurbein works with EU Member States, the European Parliament, civil society organizations, and academia to strengthen policy responses to antisemitism, as well as to hate crimes and discrimination more broadly.

]]> migsinstitute false No 996 79 full Human Rights Talks: Discussing Sharp Power with Kevin Sheives and Rachelle Faust Human Rights Talks: Discussing Sharp Power with Kevin Sheives and Rachelle Faust https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-discussing-sharp-power-with-kevin-sheive-and/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-discussing-sharp-power-with-kevin-sheive-and/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:04:29 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/c48f749b-f25c-3b09-b288-b2ca8591a096 In this episode of Human Rights Talks, Kevin Sheives and Rachelle Faust (International Forum for Democratic Studies) join us to discuss the concept of sharp power and how it differs from soft and hard power. They also talk to us about the International Forum's Sharp Power Research Portal, which features examples and analyses of the scale and impact of authoritarian sharp power around the world. This conversation is part of our initiative on Digital Authoritarianism, supported by the  U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

 

Rachelle Faust is Assistant Program Officer at International Forum for Democratic Studies at NED

Kevin Sheives is the Associate Director at the International Forum for Democratic Studies at NED

]]> In this episode of Human Rights Talks, Kevin Sheives and Rachelle Faust (International Forum for Democratic Studies) join us to discuss the concept of sharp power and how it differs from soft and hard power. They also talk to us about the International Forum's Sharp Power Research Portal, which features examples and analyses of the scale and impact of authoritarian sharp power around the world. This conversation is part of our initiative on Digital Authoritarianism, supported by the  U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

 

Rachelle Faust is Assistant Program Officer at International Forum for Democratic Studies at NED

Kevin Sheives is the Associate Director at the International Forum for Democratic Studies at NED

]]> migsinstitute false No 1983 78 full Human Rights Talks: Jaime Kirzner-Roberts, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies Human Rights Talks: Jaime Kirzner-Roberts, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-jaime-kirzner-roberts-friends-of-simon-wiesenthal-center-for-holocaust-studies/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-jaime-kirzner-roberts-friends-of-simon-wiesenthal-center-for-holocaust-studies/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:01:59 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/08e65ee5-3111-3ca3-bcf9-246350a32d30 The Canadian Taskforce to Combat Online Antisemitism is a MIGS project aimed at analyzing current trends in online antisemitism, holocaust denial and distortion, and looking at ways we can build better Canadian resiliency to it while addressing what tech companies and other actors can do to tackle this issue. As part of the project, we are launching a series of podcast episodes.

In this episode, MIGS student fellow Nadia Trudel interviews Jaime Kirzner-Roberts the Director of Policy at the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies (FSWC).

]]> The Canadian Taskforce to Combat Online Antisemitism is a MIGS project aimed at analyzing current trends in online antisemitism, holocaust denial and distortion, and looking at ways we can build better Canadian resiliency to it while addressing what tech companies and other actors can do to tackle this issue. As part of the project, we are launching a series of podcast episodes.

In this episode, MIGS student fellow Nadia Trudel interviews Jaime Kirzner-Roberts the Director of Policy at the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies (FSWC).

]]> migsinstitute false No 1327 77 full Human Rights Talks: Professor Marlene Grossman on the rise of antisemitism Human Rights Talks: Professor Marlene Grossman on the rise of antisemitism https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-professor-marlene-grossman-on-the-rise-of-antisemitism/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-professor-marlene-grossman-on-the-rise-of-antisemitism/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:33:28 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/fe1b6bcc-98d9-348f-b2ce-2e3953303733 The Canadian Taskforce to Combat Online Antisemitism is a MIGS project aimed at analyzing current trends in online antisemitism, holocaust denial and distortion, and looking at ways we can build better Canadian resiliency to it while addressing what tech companies and other actors can do to tackle this issue. As part of the project, we are launching a series of podcast episodes. In this episode, MIGS student fellow Nadia Trudel interviews Professor Marlene Grossman, the coordinator of the psychology department at Vanier College and the coordinator of Vanier’s Symposium on the Holocaust and Genocide.

]]> The Canadian Taskforce to Combat Online Antisemitism is a MIGS project aimed at analyzing current trends in online antisemitism, holocaust denial and distortion, and looking at ways we can build better Canadian resiliency to it while addressing what tech companies and other actors can do to tackle this issue. As part of the project, we are launching a series of podcast episodes. In this episode, MIGS student fellow Nadia Trudel interviews Professor Marlene Grossman, the coordinator of the psychology department at Vanier College and the coordinator of Vanier’s Symposium on the Holocaust and Genocide.

]]> migsinstitute false No 949 76 full What’s next? – US-Canada relationship to confront digital authoritarianism What’s next? – US-Canada relationship to confront digital authoritarianism https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/what-s-next-%e2%80%93-us-canada-relationship-to-confront-digital-authoritarianism/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/what-s-next-%e2%80%93-us-canada-relationship-to-confront-digital-authoritarianism/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:47:02 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/5de4bfe7-e1bf-36dc-82c8-2834fc551ccc This episode is a recording of an event organized as part of the digital authoritarianism series supported by the US Embassy to Canada.

This discussion features U.S. Consul General Ana Escrogima, David Kaye (clinical professor of law, University of California, and former UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression), Chris Walker (VP for Studies and Analysis, National Endowment for Democracy), Suzanne Nossel (Chief Executive Officer of PEN America), Ron Deibert (Director of the Citizen Lab at the Munk School, University of Toronto) and Inga Kristina Trauthig (Research Manager and Senior Research Fellow, Center for Media Engagement, University of Texas, and Research Fellow at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation).

]]> This episode is a recording of an event organized as part of the digital authoritarianism series supported by the US Embassy to Canada.

This discussion features U.S. Consul General Ana Escrogima, David Kaye (clinical professor of law, University of California, and former UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression), Chris Walker (VP for Studies and Analysis, National Endowment for Democracy), Suzanne Nossel (Chief Executive Officer of PEN America), Ron Deibert (Director of the Citizen Lab at the Munk School, University of Toronto) and Inga Kristina Trauthig (Research Manager and Senior Research Fellow, Center for Media Engagement, University of Texas, and Research Fellow at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation).

]]> migsinstitute false No 4162 75 full Human Rights Talks: Interview with Richard Marceau Human Rights Talks: Interview with Richard Marceau https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-interview-with-richard-marceau/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-interview-with-richard-marceau/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:11:14 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/204d2e44-d465-3969-8616-a0e5b7d66707 The Canadian Taskforce to Combat Online Antisemitism is a MIGS project aimed at analyzing current trends in online antisemitism, holocaust denial and distortion, and looking at ways we can build better Canadian resiliency to it while addressing what tech companies and other actors can do to tackle this issue. As part of the project, we are launching a series of podcast episodes. In this episode, MIGS' Executive Director Kyle Matthews interviews Richard Marceau, former MP and senior advisor for the Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). 

]]> The Canadian Taskforce to Combat Online Antisemitism is a MIGS project aimed at analyzing current trends in online antisemitism, holocaust denial and distortion, and looking at ways we can build better Canadian resiliency to it while addressing what tech companies and other actors can do to tackle this issue. As part of the project, we are launching a series of podcast episodes. In this episode, MIGS' Executive Director Kyle Matthews interviews Richard Marceau, former MP and senior advisor for the Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). 

]]> migsinstitute false No 833 74 full Human Rights Talks: Interview with Dr. Kathrin Meyer, IHRA Secretary General Human Rights Talks: Interview with Dr. Kathrin Meyer, IHRA Secretary General https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-interview-with-dr-kathrin-meyer-ihra-secretary-general/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-interview-with-dr-kathrin-meyer-ihra-secretary-general/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:19:54 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/27a8eb9d-61d6-33ab-af50-d525b6fb5e87 In this episode on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Nadia Trudel interviews Dr. Kathrin Meyer, Secretary General of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). The IHRA unites governments and experts to strengthen, advance, and promote Holocaust education, remembrance, and research worldwide.

Tools and Resources:

IHRA Toolkit Against Holocaust Distortion 

Protect the Facts Campaign

]]> In this episode on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Nadia Trudel interviews Dr. Kathrin Meyer, Secretary General of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). The IHRA unites governments and experts to strengthen, advance, and promote Holocaust education, remembrance, and research worldwide.

Tools and Resources:

IHRA Toolkit Against Holocaust Distortion 

Protect the Facts Campaign

]]> migsinstitute false No 980 73 full Human Rights Talks: Oren Segal, Vice President of the Center on Extremism for Anti Defamation League Human Rights Talks: Oren Segal, Vice President of the Center on Extremism for Anti Defamation League https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-oren-segal-vice-president-of-the-center-on-extremism-for-anti-defamation-league/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-oren-segal-vice-president-of-the-center-on-extremism-for-anti-defamation-league/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:25:27 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/7696c146-d224-350f-bd11-c6fce07442dd The Canadian Taskforce to Combat Online Antisemitism is a MIGS project aimed at analyzing current trends in online antisemitism, holocaust denial and distortion, and looking at ways we can build better Canadian resiliency to it while addressing what tech companies and other actors can do to tackle this issue. As part of the project, we are launching a series of podcast episodes. In this episode, MIGS student fellow Nadia Trudel interviews Oren Segal, Vice President of the Center on Extremism for Anti Defamation League.

]]> The Canadian Taskforce to Combat Online Antisemitism is a MIGS project aimed at analyzing current trends in online antisemitism, holocaust denial and distortion, and looking at ways we can build better Canadian resiliency to it while addressing what tech companies and other actors can do to tackle this issue. As part of the project, we are launching a series of podcast episodes. In this episode, MIGS student fellow Nadia Trudel interviews Oren Segal, Vice President of the Center on Extremism for Anti Defamation League.

]]> migsinstitute false No 991 72 full To Make Us Slowly Disappear:The Chinese Government‘s Assault on the Uyghurs To Make Us Slowly Disappear:The Chinese Government‘s Assault on the Uyghurs https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/to-make-us-slowly-disappearthe-chinese-government-s-assault-on-the-uyghurs/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/to-make-us-slowly-disappearthe-chinese-government-s-assault-on-the-uyghurs/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:55:59 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/b467f78c-3b47-3346-be25-4dd202e6ce07 The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights hosted a special event to mark the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and Prevention of this Crime.

The event was the official Canadian launch of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s new report and consisted of a presentation of the report’s findings and a discussion on the role of Canada in helping protect the Uyghur minority in China.

Speakers:

- Naomi Kikoler, Director of the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

- Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University.

- Irwin Cotler, Founder and International Chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Rights, former Attorney General of Canada and former Minister of Justice of Canada.

- Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief for The Globe and Mail and the host of CTV's "Question Period with The Globe and Mail's Robert Fife."

-  Nursiman Abdurashid, Uyghur activist.

]]> The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights hosted a special event to mark the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and Prevention of this Crime.

The event was the official Canadian launch of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s new report and consisted of a presentation of the report’s findings and a discussion on the role of Canada in helping protect the Uyghur minority in China.

Speakers:

- Naomi Kikoler, Director of the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

- Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University.

- Irwin Cotler, Founder and International Chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Rights, former Attorney General of Canada and former Minister of Justice of Canada.

- Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief for The Globe and Mail and the host of CTV's "Question Period with The Globe and Mail's Robert Fife."

-  Nursiman Abdurashid, Uyghur activist.

]]> migsinstitute false No 4351 71 full Digital Authoritarianism Without Borders Digital Authoritarianism Without Borders https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/digital-authoritarianism-without-borders/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/digital-authoritarianism-without-borders/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:43:53 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/e11b5deb-13a4-31f6-b5bc-c59b5184fd78 As the illiberal use of technologies threatens to reshape the balance of power, MIGS is organizing a speaker series on digital authoritarianism. American and Canadian practitioners, researchers, and members of the private sector and civil society shine light on the strategies used by authoritarian states and discuss the pressing need for alliances between Canada, the U.S., and like-minded democratic countries.

This 4th event in the series focused on exporting digital authoritarianism. How is the export of technologies and tactics used by authoritarian states affecting democracy worldwide? Is digital authoritarianism becoming a governance model?

Speakers:

- Steven Feldstein, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

- Jessica Brandt, Policy Director for the Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Initiative at the Brookings Institution

- Yinka Adegoke, Strategic Initiatives editor at Rest of World; former Africa editor for Quartz

- Noura Aljizawi, Researcher, CitizenLab

Moderator : Marie Lamensch, MIGS Project Coordinator

This virtual speaker series is part of MIGS' "Canada-U.S. Democracy and Human Rights Collaboration Initiative" funded by the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

]]> As the illiberal use of technologies threatens to reshape the balance of power, MIGS is organizing a speaker series on digital authoritarianism. American and Canadian practitioners, researchers, and members of the private sector and civil society shine light on the strategies used by authoritarian states and discuss the pressing need for alliances between Canada, the U.S., and like-minded democratic countries.

This 4th event in the series focused on exporting digital authoritarianism. How is the export of technologies and tactics used by authoritarian states affecting democracy worldwide? Is digital authoritarianism becoming a governance model?

Speakers:

- Steven Feldstein, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

- Jessica Brandt, Policy Director for the Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Initiative at the Brookings Institution

- Yinka Adegoke, Strategic Initiatives editor at Rest of World; former Africa editor for Quartz

- Noura Aljizawi, Researcher, CitizenLab

Moderator : Marie Lamensch, MIGS Project Coordinator

This virtual speaker series is part of MIGS' "Canada-U.S. Democracy and Human Rights Collaboration Initiative" funded by the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

]]> migsinstitute false No 3350 70 full What Can Be Done to Prevent New Atrocities in Afghanistan? What Can Be Done to Prevent New Atrocities in Afghanistan? https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/what-can-be-done-to-prevent-new-atrocities-in-afghanistan/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/what-can-be-done-to-prevent-new-atrocities-in-afghanistan/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:16:36 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/10bbf477-a151-323e-af3b-b7807b918ebc On 15 September, only a few days after the 20th anniversary of the 11 September attacks, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) and the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS) held a closed roundtable with the active participation of Members of Parliament (MP), human rights defenders, women’s rights activists, and other experts and academics. The roundtable explored actions that could be undertaken by the international community which could have an impact toward the prevention of atrocity crimes and improve, to the extent possible, the safety and security of Afghan civilians. 

A summary of the discussion is available here

]]> On 15 September, only a few days after the 20th anniversary of the 11 September attacks, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) and the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS) held a closed roundtable with the active participation of Members of Parliament (MP), human rights defenders, women’s rights activists, and other experts and academics. The roundtable explored actions that could be undertaken by the international community which could have an impact toward the prevention of atrocity crimes and improve, to the extent possible, the safety and security of Afghan civilians. 

A summary of the discussion is available here

]]> migsinstitute false No 911 69 full The Great Firewall: China’s model of digital control The Great Firewall: China’s model of digital control https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-great-firewall-china-s-model-of-digital-control/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-great-firewall-china-s-model-of-digital-control/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:28:45 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/d094e5a7-a4f9-3907-be27-8e62c6ea2ca5 As the illiberal use of technologies threatens to reshape the balance of power, MIGS is organizing a speaker series on digital authoritarianism. American and Canadian practitioners, researchers, and members of the private sector and civil society shine light on the strategies used by authoritarian states and discuss the pressing need for alliances between Canada, the U.S., and like-minded democratic countries. This third event in the series will focus on digital authoritarianism in China.

Speakers:

- Paul Mozur, New York Times technology correspondent focused on the intersection of technology and geopolitics in Asia.

- Dr. Sheena Greitens, associate professor, LBJ School, and faculty fellow, Clements Center for National Security

- Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, Senior Fellow in the Institute for Science, Society and Policy, University of Ottawa

- Ainikki Riikonen, Research Assistant for the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

Moderator: Kyle Matthews, Executive Director, MIGS

This virtual speaker series is part of MIGS' "Canada-U.S. Democracy and Human Rights Collaboration Initiative" funded by the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

]]> As the illiberal use of technologies threatens to reshape the balance of power, MIGS is organizing a speaker series on digital authoritarianism. American and Canadian practitioners, researchers, and members of the private sector and civil society shine light on the strategies used by authoritarian states and discuss the pressing need for alliances between Canada, the U.S., and like-minded democratic countries. This third event in the series will focus on digital authoritarianism in China.

Speakers:

- Paul Mozur, New York Times technology correspondent focused on the intersection of technology and geopolitics in Asia.

- Dr. Sheena Greitens, associate professor, LBJ School, and faculty fellow, Clements Center for National Security

- Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, Senior Fellow in the Institute for Science, Society and Policy, University of Ottawa

- Ainikki Riikonen, Research Assistant for the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

Moderator: Kyle Matthews, Executive Director, MIGS

This virtual speaker series is part of MIGS' "Canada-U.S. Democracy and Human Rights Collaboration Initiative" funded by the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

]]> migsinstitute false No 3629 68 full Ethiopia and R2P Ethiopia and R2P https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ethiopia-and-r2p/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ethiopia-and-r2p/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:49:59 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/94bda84b-03d6-3d0e-8404-84aaec6ea37b The Montreal Institute of Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS), in collaboration with United Tegaru Canada hosted a virtual discussion to shine light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis occurring in northern Ethiopia's Tigray Region.

Speakers:

Allan Rock, President Emeritus of the University of Ottawa and Professor, Faculty of Law.

Nima Elbagir, award-winning international television correspondent, CNN

Mukesh Kapila, Professor (Emeritus) of Global Health & Humanitarian Affairs at the University of Manchester

Tag Elkhazin, Senior Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University.

mModerator: Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies.

]]> The Montreal Institute of Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS), in collaboration with United Tegaru Canada hosted a virtual discussion to shine light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis occurring in northern Ethiopia's Tigray Region.

Speakers:

Allan Rock, President Emeritus of the University of Ottawa and Professor, Faculty of Law.

Nima Elbagir, award-winning international television correspondent, CNN

Mukesh Kapila, Professor (Emeritus) of Global Health & Humanitarian Affairs at the University of Manchester

Tag Elkhazin, Senior Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University.

mModerator: Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies.

]]> migsinstitute false No 3738 67 full Report Launch - Canadian Women Leaders' Digital Defence Initiative Report Launch - Canadian Women Leaders' Digital Defence Initiative https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/report-launch-canadian-women-leaders-digital-defence-initiative/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/report-launch-canadian-women-leaders-digital-defence-initiative/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:21:46 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/dc745543-9463-30af-b10c-1b413a7f52ac With support from the Department of Heritage’s Digital Citizens Contribution Program, MIGS launched the Canadian Women Leaders' Digital Defence Initiative in January 2021 to highlight online harassment of female journalists and politicians in Canada, and its impacts on democracy.

With the launch of the "Canadian Women Leaders' Digital Defence Initiative" report. we highlighted the problem on online abuse targeting Canadian women and recommendations on how to confront these online harms.

Speakers 

- Dr. Julie Posetti – Global Director of Research, International Center for Journalists

- Lucina Di Meco - Co-Founder - #ShePersisted

- Kristina Wilfore, Co-founder - #ShePersisted

Read the report 

 

]]> With support from the Department of Heritage’s Digital Citizens Contribution Program, MIGS launched the Canadian Women Leaders' Digital Defence Initiative in January 2021 to highlight online harassment of female journalists and politicians in Canada, and its impacts on democracy.

With the launch of the "Canadian Women Leaders' Digital Defence Initiative" report. we highlighted the problem on online abuse targeting Canadian women and recommendations on how to confront these online harms.

Speakers 

- Dr. Julie Posetti – Global Director of Research, International Center for Journalists

- Lucina Di Meco - Co-Founder - #ShePersisted

- Kristina Wilfore, Co-founder - #ShePersisted

Read the report 

 

]]> migsinstitute false No 3510 66 full The Role of Parliamentarians in Atrocity Prevention The Role of Parliamentarians in Atrocity Prevention https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-role-of-parliamentarians-in-atrocity-prevention/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-role-of-parliamentarians-in-atrocity-prevention/#comments Fri, 14 May 2021 10:47:24 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/e498c83a-2620-3ad6-8ce6-980ee10f001d Atrocity crimes are considered to be the most serious crimes against humanity. Its status as an international crime is based on the belief that the acts associated with it affect the dignity of human beings. This discussion brings together three high-level experts to reflect, and review current thinking on atrocity prevention approaches. 

  • Alice Nderitu, UN Secretary General's Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide
  • Lt-General Roméo Dallaire, former Canadian Senator, MIGS Distinguished Senior Fellow.
  • David Donat Cattin, Secretary-General, Parliamentarians for Global Action

Moderated by Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies 

 ]]> Atrocity crimes are considered to be the most serious crimes against humanity. Its status as an international crime is based on the belief that the acts associated with it affect the dignity of human beings. This discussion brings together three high-level experts to reflect, and review current thinking on atrocity prevention approaches. 

  • Alice Nderitu, UN Secretary General's Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide
  • Lt-General Roméo Dallaire, former Canadian Senator, MIGS Distinguished Senior Fellow.
  • David Donat Cattin, Secretary-General, Parliamentarians for Global Action

Moderated by Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies 

 ]]> migsinstitute false No 3945 65 full Human Rights Talks: Parlons désinformation sur la Covid-19 avec Olivier "Le Pharmachien" Human Rights Talks: Parlons désinformation sur la Covid-19 avec Olivier "Le Pharmachien" https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-parlons-desinformation-sur-la-covid-19-avec-olivier-le-pharmachien/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-parlons-desinformation-sur-la-covid-19-avec-olivier-le-pharmachien/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:41:36 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/9e62967d-cf18-39d2-a675-8a20c382e50e Dans le cadre de la Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID-19, le MIGS a parlé avec Olivier Bernard, mieux connu sous le pseudonyme du "Pharmachien". Olivier un pharmacien du Québec et vulgarisateur scientifique qui se passionne pour la science et les mythes médicaux.

La Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID-19 est un projet financé par Patrimoine Canada.

]]> Dans le cadre de la Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID-19, le MIGS a parlé avec Olivier Bernard, mieux connu sous le pseudonyme du "Pharmachien". Olivier un pharmacien du Québec et vulgarisateur scientifique qui se passionne pour la science et les mythes médicaux.

La Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID-19 est un projet financé par Patrimoine Canada.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1452 64 full Human Rights Talks : Harmony Square - un jeu vidéo pour mieux connaître la désinformation? Human Rights Talks : Harmony Square - un jeu vidéo pour mieux connaître la désinformation? https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-harmony-square-un-jeu-video-pour-mieux-connaitre-la-desinformation/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-harmony-square-un-jeu-video-pour-mieux-connaitre-la-desinformation/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:46:29 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/0b52146d-a7af-369f-8645-4afb8f898a95 Dans l’écosystème informationnel dans lequel nous nous trouvons aujourd’hui, tout le monde peut créer et publier du contenu. Il est de plus en plus difficile de discerner les faits de la fiction, les exagérations de la manipulation. Nous discutons du jeu vidéo « Harmony Square » et des manières dont ces technologies peuvent être utilisées pour comprendre les mécanismes de la désinformation sur les réseaux sociaux.

Intervenants:

- Alexane Couturier, étudiante au doctorat en études sémiotiques et assistante de recherche - Groupe de recherche Homo Ludens (UQAM)

- Amélie Vallières, étudiante au doctorat en éducation (UQAM) et associée à la Chaire de recherche en littératie médiatique multimodale de l’UQAM

- Gabriel Delsol, Disinfo Cloud et Park Advisors

Modératrice: Marie Lamensch

 

Cet évènement fait partie de notre Initiative Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID-19. Suivez-nous sur @MIGSinstitute ou @CounterDisinfo pour en savoir plus sur le projet et pour avoir accès à des ressources pour combattre la désinformation et mésinformation liées à la Covid-19. Merci à Patrimoine Canada pour le soutien de ce projet.

]]> Dans l’écosystème informationnel dans lequel nous nous trouvons aujourd’hui, tout le monde peut créer et publier du contenu. Il est de plus en plus difficile de discerner les faits de la fiction, les exagérations de la manipulation. Nous discutons du jeu vidéo « Harmony Square » et des manières dont ces technologies peuvent être utilisées pour comprendre les mécanismes de la désinformation sur les réseaux sociaux.

Intervenants:

- Alexane Couturier, étudiante au doctorat en études sémiotiques et assistante de recherche - Groupe de recherche Homo Ludens (UQAM)

- Amélie Vallières, étudiante au doctorat en éducation (UQAM) et associée à la Chaire de recherche en littératie médiatique multimodale de l’UQAM

- Gabriel Delsol, Disinfo Cloud et Park Advisors

Modératrice: Marie Lamensch

 

Cet évènement fait partie de notre Initiative Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID-19. Suivez-nous sur @MIGSinstitute ou @CounterDisinfo pour en savoir plus sur le projet et pour avoir accès à des ressources pour combattre la désinformation et mésinformation liées à la Covid-19. Merci à Patrimoine Canada pour le soutien de ce projet.

]]> migsinstitute false No 3600 63 full Contrer la désinformation sur la COVID19: Entrevue avec Alexis de Lancer Contrer la désinformation sur la COVID19: Entrevue avec Alexis de Lancer https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/contrer-la-desinformation-sur-la-covid19-entrevue-avec-alexis-de-lancer/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/contrer-la-desinformation-sur-la-covid19-entrevue-avec-alexis-de-lancer/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:53:23 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/6cf839d4-8869-37c0-bbf5-d2e995d5ba58 Dans le cadre de la Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID-19, le MIGS a parlé avec Alexis de Lancer, journaliste et animateur de l'émission hebdomadaire "Décrypteurs" sur les ondes de ICI RDI. Avec mes collègues Jeff Yates, Marie-Pier Élie et Nicholas De Rosa, il explore le phénomène de la désinformation et des fausses nouvelles.

Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID19 est un projet financé par Patrimoine Canada

 ]]> Dans le cadre de la Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID-19, le MIGS a parlé avec Alexis de Lancer, journaliste et animateur de l'émission hebdomadaire "Décrypteurs" sur les ondes de ICI RDI. Avec mes collègues Jeff Yates, Marie-Pier Élie et Nicholas De Rosa, il explore le phénomène de la désinformation et des fausses nouvelles.

Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID19 est un projet financé par Patrimoine Canada

 ]]> migsinstitute false No 1562 62 full Countering COVID Digital Disinformation: Christina Nemr, Park Advisors Countering COVID Digital Disinformation: Christina Nemr, Park Advisors https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/countering-covid-digital-disinformation-christina-nemr-park-advisors/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/countering-covid-digital-disinformation-christina-nemr-park-advisors/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:57:04 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/a22ca353-c4f9-3a9a-ae34-59dbc0ef5851 This interview is part of the Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID19 Digital Disinformation project. In this episode, we chat with Christina Nemr, Director at Park Advisors. Park Advisors organizes and analyses information, building solutions to issues like disinformation, terrorism, violent extremism, hate speech and more. We chat about their platform DisinfoCloud and the game Harmony Square, in which users take on the role of a Chief Disinformation Officer. Stay tuned to the MIGS social media pages for more information about the launch event for the French version of the game.

]]> This interview is part of the Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID19 Digital Disinformation project. In this episode, we chat with Christina Nemr, Director at Park Advisors. Park Advisors organizes and analyses information, building solutions to issues like disinformation, terrorism, violent extremism, hate speech and more. We chat about their platform DisinfoCloud and the game Harmony Square, in which users take on the role of a Chief Disinformation Officer. Stay tuned to the MIGS social media pages for more information about the launch event for the French version of the game.

]]> migsinstitute false No 568 61 full Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID19: Algorithmic Media Observatory Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID19: Algorithmic Media Observatory https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/canadian-coalition-to-counter-covid19-algorithmic-media-observatory/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/canadian-coalition-to-counter-covid19-algorithmic-media-observatory/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:36:39 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/215b47dd-7a1a-3065-a098-d5435d4acbdc This interview is part of the Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID19 Digital Disinformation project. In this episode, we chat with Fenwick McKelvey, Scott DeJong, Elsa Donovan, and Saskia Kowalchuk from the Algorithmic Media Observatory. Much of the work of the observatory focuses on understanding the consequences of algorithms and the digitization of our society. We discuss their recent work studying memes as a way of analyzing political culture in Canada through the 2019 federal election and the COVID19 pandemic.

]]> This interview is part of the Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID19 Digital Disinformation project. In this episode, we chat with Fenwick McKelvey, Scott DeJong, Elsa Donovan, and Saskia Kowalchuk from the Algorithmic Media Observatory. Much of the work of the observatory focuses on understanding the consequences of algorithms and the digitization of our society. We discuss their recent work studying memes as a way of analyzing political culture in Canada through the 2019 federal election and the COVID19 pandemic.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1121 60 full AI & COVID19 Disinformation Interview Series: Lucina Di Meco, She Persisted AI & COVID19 Disinformation Interview Series: Lucina Di Meco, She Persisted https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-covid19-disinformation-interview-series-lucina-di-meco-she-persisted/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-covid19-disinformation-interview-series-lucina-di-meco-she-persisted/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:24:03 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/70473d33-08c7-3112-b9ee-a3b0f7d964dc migsinstitute false No 851 59 full AI & COVID19 Disinformation Interview Series: Zach Devereaux, Nexalogy AI & COVID19 Disinformation Interview Series: Zach Devereaux, Nexalogy https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-covid19-disinformation-interview-series-zach-devereaux-nexalogy/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-covid19-disinformation-interview-series-zach-devereaux-nexalogy/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:12:13 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/00687a5a-ed18-309a-a78e-a3094b8763de migsinstitute false No 845 58 full AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative: Alice Stollmeyer, Defend Democracy AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative: Alice Stollmeyer, Defend Democracy https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-alice-stollmeyer-defend-democracy/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-alice-stollmeyer-defend-democracy/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:40:43 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/0762de11-354d-3d04-957f-829e9c9d3414 The "AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative" is carried out in partnership with the OSCE's Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media's #SAIFE project.

 

Alice Stollmeyer is the Founder and Executive Director of Defend Democracy. A former Digital Advocacy Strategist, she has lived and worked in Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels, the heart of the European Union.

With a solid background in ‘social studies of science, technology and society’ and in communication, in 2012 Alice founded her own consultancy @StollmeyerEU, which specialises in EU public affairs, political communications and digital advocacy. She has been ranked a top digital EU influencer ever since (#1 female digital EU influencer 2019 and 2020).

In 2016 @StollmeyerEU broadened its portfolio: previously focused on energy and climate policies, now its focus is politics, digital developments and European values like democracy, human rights and rule of law.

In 2017 @StollmeyerEU successfully accomplished a major assignment as interim Communications Director at the Women Political Leaders Global Forum.

On 8 November 2017, Alice Stollmeyer founded Defend Democracy: an independent, nonpartisan, transatlantic initiative defending liberal democracy from internal, external and technological threats.

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Alice Stollmeyer is the Founder and Executive Director of Defend Democracy. A former Digital Advocacy Strategist, she has lived and worked in Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels, the heart of the European Union.

With a solid background in ‘social studies of science, technology and society’ and in communication, in 2012 Alice founded her own consultancy @StollmeyerEU, which specialises in EU public affairs, political communications and digital advocacy. She has been ranked a top digital EU influencer ever since (#1 female digital EU influencer 2019 and 2020).

In 2016 @StollmeyerEU broadened its portfolio: previously focused on energy and climate policies, now its focus is politics, digital developments and European values like democracy, human rights and rule of law.

In 2017 @StollmeyerEU successfully accomplished a major assignment as interim Communications Director at the Women Political Leaders Global Forum.

On 8 November 2017, Alice Stollmeyer founded Defend Democracy: an independent, nonpartisan, transatlantic initiative defending liberal democracy from internal, external and technological threats.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1389 57 full AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative: Linda Slapakova, analyst, RAND Europe AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative: Linda Slapakova, analyst, RAND Europe https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-linda-slapakova-analyst-rand-europe/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-linda-slapakova-analyst-rand-europe/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:26:39 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/e291190e-7eee-305e-ac77-5cbf20fa3796 The "AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative" is carried out in partnership with the OSCE's Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media's #SAIFE project.

 

Linda Slapakova is an analyst with RAND Europe in the area of defence and security. Her research focuses on the impacts of emerging technologies in defence, emerging security and information threats, and defence workforce and personnel issues. She has managed a range of projects for UK- and EU-based clients in these areas, and is experienced in a range of qualitative and futures methodologies including horizon scanning, workshop facilitation and evaluation. 

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Linda Slapakova is an analyst with RAND Europe in the area of defence and security. Her research focuses on the impacts of emerging technologies in defence, emerging security and information threats, and defence workforce and personnel issues. She has managed a range of projects for UK- and EU-based clients in these areas, and is experienced in a range of qualitative and futures methodologies including horizon scanning, workshop facilitation and evaluation. 

]]> migsinstitute false No 1081 56 full AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative: Naďa Kovalčíková, Alliance for Securing Democracy AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative: Naďa Kovalčíková, Alliance for Securing Democracy https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-nada-kovalcikova-alliance-for-securing-democracy/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-nada-kovalcikova-alliance-for-securing-democracy/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:25:14 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/4a134f4d-833a-3457-9147-c912e4627cba The "AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative" is carried out in partnership with the OSCE's Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media's #SAIFE project.

 

Nad’a Kovalčíková is a program manager and fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy (ASD) in GMF's Brussels office. While working on ASD’s European outreach, she focuses also on transatlantic cooperation, NATO, EU – U.S. relations and emerging security challenges. In addition, she analyses information operations, efforts to counter disinformation and threats to democracy. She has developed her expertise through working at NATO, European Parliament, French and Canadian embassies, American Field Service and several NGO and think thank projects in Belgium, Canada, France, and Slovakia. Nad’a Kovalčíková obtained her PhD. in International Relations with a focus on security threats, and Masters’ Degrees in Politics and Government, European Affairs and International Economic Relations. In addition to being a native speaker of Slovak, she is fluent in English, French and Czech, speaks Spanish and has a basic knowledge of German.

]]> The "AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative" is carried out in partnership with the OSCE's Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media's #SAIFE project.

 

Nad’a Kovalčíková is a program manager and fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy (ASD) in GMF's Brussels office. While working on ASD’s European outreach, she focuses also on transatlantic cooperation, NATO, EU – U.S. relations and emerging security challenges. In addition, she analyses information operations, efforts to counter disinformation and threats to democracy. She has developed her expertise through working at NATO, European Parliament, French and Canadian embassies, American Field Service and several NGO and think thank projects in Belgium, Canada, France, and Slovakia. Nad’a Kovalčíková obtained her PhD. in International Relations with a focus on security threats, and Masters’ Degrees in Politics and Government, European Affairs and International Economic Relations. In addition to being a native speaker of Slovak, she is fluent in English, French and Czech, speaks Spanish and has a basic knowledge of German.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1095 55 full Disinformation et COVID-19: le développement de la littératie numérique Disinformation et COVID-19: le développement de la littératie numérique https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/disinformation-et-covid-19-le-developpement-de-la-litteratie-numerique/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/disinformation-et-covid-19-le-developpement-de-la-litteratie-numerique/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:23:29 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/ac0c8fb7-700a-3a8c-a7d6-cff0a216a2f2 Lors de la cinquième session de notre série d'évènement sur la COVID-19 et la désinformation, nous avons parlé des acteurs principaux, des thèmes clés, et du développement de la littératie numérique au sein de la population canadienne. Qu'est ce qui est fait au Québec, au Canada et en Europe?

Intervenant(e)s:

- Divina Frau-Meigs, professeure, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle

- Marc Ladouceur, Media Smarts/Habilo Media

- Rudy Reichstadt, Conspiracy Watch

Modératrice: Agnès Gruda, éditorialiste, La Presse

Cet évènement a été retransmis sur nos pages Facebook et YouTube. 

La Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID-19 est un projet mis sur pied par l'Institut Montréalais d'Études sur le Génocide et les Droits de la Personne grâce au financement de Patrimoine Canada. Notre mission est de développer la littératie numérique et la résilience au sein de la population canadienne alors qu'ils font face à de la désinformation et de la mésinformation liées à la COVID-19.

Dans le cadre de ce projet, nous organisons une série d’assemblée numérique sur des thèmes tels que l’influence étrangère, les théories du complot et les fausses nouvelles. Cet évènement se trouve à être le dernier de notre série d'assemblées.

 

]]> Lors de la cinquième session de notre série d'évènement sur la COVID-19 et la désinformation, nous avons parlé des acteurs principaux, des thèmes clés, et du développement de la littératie numérique au sein de la population canadienne. Qu'est ce qui est fait au Québec, au Canada et en Europe?

Intervenant(e)s:

- Divina Frau-Meigs, professeure, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle

- Marc Ladouceur, Media Smarts/Habilo Media

- Rudy Reichstadt, Conspiracy Watch

Modératrice: Agnès Gruda, éditorialiste, La Presse

Cet évènement a été retransmis sur nos pages Facebook et YouTube. 

La Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID-19 est un projet mis sur pied par l'Institut Montréalais d'Études sur le Génocide et les Droits de la Personne grâce au financement de Patrimoine Canada. Notre mission est de développer la littératie numérique et la résilience au sein de la population canadienne alors qu'ils font face à de la désinformation et de la mésinformation liées à la COVID-19.

Dans le cadre de ce projet, nous organisons une série d’assemblée numérique sur des thèmes tels que l’influence étrangère, les théories du complot et les fausses nouvelles. Cet évènement se trouve à être le dernier de notre série d'assemblées.

 

]]> migsinstitute false No 3752 54 full AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative, Marcus Kolga, Macdonald-Laurier Institute AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative, Marcus Kolga, Macdonald-Laurier Institute https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-marcus-kolga-macdonald-laurier-institute/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-marcus-kolga-macdonald-laurier-institute/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:07:33 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/91bea582-1e21-3877-bb09-469caf5b3d27 The "AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative" is carried out in partnership with the OSCE's Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media's #SAIFE project.

Marcus Kolga is an international award winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, digital communications strategist, and a leading Canadian expert on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues. Marcus has a focus on communications and media strategies as tools of foreign policy and defence, and continues to write commentary for national and international media including the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star. He is the co-founder and publisher of UpNorth.eu, an online magazine that features analysis and political and cultural news from the Nordic and Baltic region. He frequently comments on Russian, Eastern and Central European issues on North American radio and television and at foreign policy conferences. Marcus is involved with international human rights organizations and national political organizations. In 2008 he spearheaded an effort to make August 23rd, the anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a Canadian national day of remembrance for the European victims of Nazism and communism - Black Ribbon Day - by drafting a parliamentary resolution that was introduced and passed by Hon. Bob Rae. In 2015, Marcus was awarded the Estonian Order of the White Star by President Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

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Marcus Kolga is an international award winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, digital communications strategist, and a leading Canadian expert on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues. Marcus has a focus on communications and media strategies as tools of foreign policy and defence, and continues to write commentary for national and international media including the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star. He is the co-founder and publisher of UpNorth.eu, an online magazine that features analysis and political and cultural news from the Nordic and Baltic region. He frequently comments on Russian, Eastern and Central European issues on North American radio and television and at foreign policy conferences. Marcus is involved with international human rights organizations and national political organizations. In 2008 he spearheaded an effort to make August 23rd, the anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a Canadian national day of remembrance for the European victims of Nazism and communism - Black Ribbon Day - by drafting a parliamentary resolution that was introduced and passed by Hon. Bob Rae. In 2015, Marcus was awarded the Estonian Order of the White Star by President Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1236 53 full AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative: John Villasenor, Brookings AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative: John Villasenor, Brookings https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-john-villasenor-brookings/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-john-villasenor-brookings/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:05:53 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/87e2c0ee-2648-392a-8d99-ac5cc71eccb8 The "AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative" is carried out in partnership with the OSCE's Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media's #SAIFE project.

John Villasenor is a nonresident senior fellow in Governance Studies and the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings. He is also a professor of electrical engineering, law, public policy, and management at UCLA, as well as co-director of the UCLA Institute for Technology, Law, and Policy. Villasenor’s work considers the technology, policy, and legal issues arising from key technology trends including the growth of artificial intelligence, the increasing complexity and interdependence of today’s networks and systems, and continued advances in computing and communications.

He has written for the Atlantic, Billboard, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Fast Company, Forbes, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, Scientific American, Slate, and the Washington Post, and for many academic journals. Prior to joining the faculty at UCLA, Villasenor was with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he developed methods of imaging the earth from space. He holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

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John Villasenor is a nonresident senior fellow in Governance Studies and the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings. He is also a professor of electrical engineering, law, public policy, and management at UCLA, as well as co-director of the UCLA Institute for Technology, Law, and Policy. Villasenor’s work considers the technology, policy, and legal issues arising from key technology trends including the growth of artificial intelligence, the increasing complexity and interdependence of today’s networks and systems, and continued advances in computing and communications.

He has written for the Atlantic, Billboard, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Fast Company, Forbes, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, Scientific American, Slate, and the Washington Post, and for many academic journals. Prior to joining the faculty at UCLA, Villasenor was with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he developed methods of imaging the earth from space. He holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

]]> migsinstitute false No 872 52 full AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative: Fabio Chiusi, AlgorithmWatch AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative: Fabio Chiusi, AlgorithmWatch https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-fabio-chiusi-algorithmwatch/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-fabio-chiusi-algorithmwatch/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:04:31 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/bb729770-c9b1-3d6c-af5b-f92ced3bc0a3 The "AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative" is carried out in partnership with the OSCE's Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media's #SAIFE project.

Fabio is Project Manager at AlgorithmWatch for the 2020 edition of the Automating Society report. After a decade in tech reporting, he worked as a consultant and assistant researcher in data and politics (Tactical Tech), and AI in journalism (Polis LSE). He coordinated the ‘Persuasori Social’ report on regulating political campaigns on social media for the PuntoZero Project, and worked as a tech-policy staffer within the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament during the current legislation. A Fellow at the Nexa Center for Internet & Society in Turin, he is Adjunct Professor at the University of San Marino, teaching ‘Journalism and New Media’ and ‘Publishing and digital media’. He is the author of several essays on technology and society, the latest being ‘Io non sono qui. Visioni e inquietudini da un futuro presente’ (DeA Planeta, 2018), that is currently being translated into Polish and Chinese. He writes as a tech-policy reporter at the collective blog ValigiaBlu.

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Fabio is Project Manager at AlgorithmWatch for the 2020 edition of the Automating Society report. After a decade in tech reporting, he worked as a consultant and assistant researcher in data and politics (Tactical Tech), and AI in journalism (Polis LSE). He coordinated the ‘Persuasori Social’ report on regulating political campaigns on social media for the PuntoZero Project, and worked as a tech-policy staffer within the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament during the current legislation. A Fellow at the Nexa Center for Internet & Society in Turin, he is Adjunct Professor at the University of San Marino, teaching ‘Journalism and New Media’ and ‘Publishing and digital media’. He is the author of several essays on technology and society, the latest being ‘Io non sono qui. Visioni e inquietudini da un futuro presente’ (DeA Planeta, 2018), that is currently being translated into Polish and Chinese. He writes as a tech-policy reporter at the collective blog ValigiaBlu.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1150 51 full AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative: Ather Gattami, RISE AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative: Ather Gattami, RISE https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-ather-gattami-rise/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ai-and-covid-19-digital-disinformation-initiative-ather-gattami-rise/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:02:46 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/564b58c4-e0fe-3c9a-b70e-1ae65e81e755 "AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative" is carried out in partnership with the OSCE's Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media's #SAIFE project.

Gater Gattami is Senior Researcher at RISE. He worked at MIT as a research associate in 2008 and joined KTH during 2009-2012 as an assistant professor. Dr. Gattami served as a Senior Researcher at Ericsson Research from 2012-2015 where he was leading the Emerging Technologies team for the 5th generation (5G) communication system. He holds over 20 international patents. He is currently a senior AI expert at RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) AI. His research interests are within the mathematical foundations of Machine Learning in general and Deep Learning in particular, Reinforcement Learning, and learning in dynamical systems and games, with applications to tele-communication, energy network modelling and optimization, recommender systems, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and Natural Language.

]]> "AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative" is carried out in partnership with the OSCE's Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media's #SAIFE project.

Gater Gattami is Senior Researcher at RISE. He worked at MIT as a research associate in 2008 and joined KTH during 2009-2012 as an assistant professor. Dr. Gattami served as a Senior Researcher at Ericsson Research from 2012-2015 where he was leading the Emerging Technologies team for the 5th generation (5G) communication system. He holds over 20 international patents. He is currently a senior AI expert at RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) AI. His research interests are within the mathematical foundations of Machine Learning in general and Deep Learning in particular, Reinforcement Learning, and learning in dynamical systems and games, with applications to tele-communication, energy network modelling and optimization, recommender systems, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and Natural Language.

]]> migsinstitute false No 1531 50 full Covid-19 and Future of Internet Governance Covid-19 and Future of Internet Governance https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/covid-19-and-future-of-internet-governance/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/covid-19-and-future-of-internet-governance/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:51:30 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/b5c42024-deff-3b57-b05e-cbe2b323e8e1 Join this digital townhall to learn about COVID-19 disinformation and the future of internet governance and content moderation.

  • Tina Purnat, World Health Organization
  • Fenwick McKelvey, Concordia University
  • Elizabeth Dubois, University of Ottawa
  • Rory Smith, First Draft News
  • Philippe-Andre Rodriguez, Global Affairs Canada

The Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID Digital Disinformation is a project organized by the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage's Digital Citizens Initiative. The team is working to enhance Canadian citizens' digital literacy and resiliency as they come in contact with misinformation and disinformation relating to COVID-19.

As part of this work, a series of digital townhalls will be held on issues like foreign interference, conspiracy theories and fake news. Stay tuned for more events hosted on these topics.

]]> Join this digital townhall to learn about COVID-19 disinformation and the future of internet governance and content moderation.

  • Tina Purnat, World Health Organization
  • Fenwick McKelvey, Concordia University
  • Elizabeth Dubois, University of Ottawa
  • Rory Smith, First Draft News
  • Philippe-Andre Rodriguez, Global Affairs Canada

The Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID Digital Disinformation is a project organized by the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage's Digital Citizens Initiative. The team is working to enhance Canadian citizens' digital literacy and resiliency as they come in contact with misinformation and disinformation relating to COVID-19.

As part of this work, a series of digital townhalls will be held on issues like foreign interference, conspiracy theories and fake news. Stay tuned for more events hosted on these topics.

]]> migsinstitute false No 3773 49 full Human Rights Talks: Vérification des faits et rôle des médias Human Rights Talks: Vérification des faits et rôle des médias https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-verification-des-faits-et-role-des-medias/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-verification-des-faits-et-role-des-medias/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:36:29 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/63681907-05e2-3072-9b75-68b30030ada8 Lors de la troisième session de notre série d'évènement sur la COVID-19 et la désinformation, nous parlons des acteurs principaux, des thèmes clés, et du rôle des médias dans la vérification des faits.

En partenariat avec Agence Science Presse

Ce joindront à nous:

- Eve Dubé. Anthropologue. Chercheure à l'Institut national de santé publique du Québec

- Nicholas de Rosa. Journaliste, Les Décrypteurs, Radio-Canada

- Eve Beaudin. Journaliste et reporter. Détectrice de rumeurs à sciencepresse.qc.ca

- Patrick White. Journaliste et professeur de journalisme à l'Université du Québec à Montréal.

La Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID-19 est un projet mis sur pied par l'Institut Montréalais d'études sur le génocide et les droits de la personne grâce au financement de Patrimoine Canada. Notre mission est de développer la littératie numérique et la résilience au sein de la population canadienne alors qu'ils font face à de la désinformation et de la mésinformation liées à la COVID-19.

Dans le cadre de ce projet, nous organisons une série d’assemblée numérique sur des thèmes tels que l’influence étrangère, les théories du complot et les fausses nouvelles. Demeurez à l’écoute pour en apprendre davantage sur nos prochains évènements sur ce sujet.

]]> Lors de la troisième session de notre série d'évènement sur la COVID-19 et la désinformation, nous parlons des acteurs principaux, des thèmes clés, et du rôle des médias dans la vérification des faits.

En partenariat avec Agence Science Presse

Ce joindront à nous:

- Eve Dubé. Anthropologue. Chercheure à l'Institut national de santé publique du Québec

- Nicholas de Rosa. Journaliste, Les Décrypteurs, Radio-Canada

- Eve Beaudin. Journaliste et reporter. Détectrice de rumeurs à sciencepresse.qc.ca

- Patrick White. Journaliste et professeur de journalisme à l'Université du Québec à Montréal.

La Coalition canadienne pour contrer la désinformation en ligne sur la COVID-19 est un projet mis sur pied par l'Institut Montréalais d'études sur le génocide et les droits de la personne grâce au financement de Patrimoine Canada. Notre mission est de développer la littératie numérique et la résilience au sein de la population canadienne alors qu'ils font face à de la désinformation et de la mésinformation liées à la COVID-19.

Dans le cadre de ce projet, nous organisons une série d’assemblée numérique sur des thèmes tels que l’influence étrangère, les théories du complot et les fausses nouvelles. Demeurez à l’écoute pour en apprendre davantage sur nos prochains évènements sur ce sujet.

]]> migsinstitute false No 3646 48 full Human RIghts Talks: Canada launch of the Global Terrorism Index Human RIghts Talks: Canada launch of the Global Terrorism Index https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-canada-launch-of-the-global-terrorism-index/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-canada-launch-of-the-global-terrorism-index/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2020 18:45:12 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/c5f50f6f-5d08-328f-8949-d33b9b5f4e56 This event was streamed live on our YouTube channel as well as our Facebook page.

The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) recently published the 2020 Global Peace Index (GTI). The GTI is an annual report produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace. Now on its eighth edition, the GTI provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism. Our speakers provided an overview of the report's findings and look at the socio-economic conditions under which terrorism occurs, some of the recent geopolitical drivers and how terrorism changes over time.

Featured Speakers:

- Michelle Shephard, journalist and filmmaker

- Michael Collins, Institute for Economics and Peace

- Mia Bloom, Fellow, International Security Program, New America

- Mubin Shaikh, Professor of Public Safety, former security intelligence and counter terrorism operative

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The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) recently published the 2020 Global Peace Index (GTI). The GTI is an annual report produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace. Now on its eighth edition, the GTI provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism. Our speakers provided an overview of the report's findings and look at the socio-economic conditions under which terrorism occurs, some of the recent geopolitical drivers and how terrorism changes over time.

Featured Speakers:

- Michelle Shephard, journalist and filmmaker

- Michael Collins, Institute for Economics and Peace

- Mia Bloom, Fellow, International Security Program, New America

- Mubin Shaikh, Professor of Public Safety, former security intelligence and counter terrorism operative

]]> migsinstitute false No 3959 47 full Human Rights Talks: Conspiracy Theories & COVID-19 Disinformation Human Rights Talks: Conspiracy Theories & COVID-19 Disinformation https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-conspiracy-theories-covid-19-disinformation/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/human-rights-talks-conspiracy-theories-covid-19-disinformation/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:52:20 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/5fc4f872-ba6b-3d00-a9c9-3a53fed28b29 In this second installment of our series on COVID-19 and disinformation we discussed key actors, themes, and impacts of conspiracy theories and disinformation in the Canadian context.

We will be joined by: Dr. Joan Donovan (Shorenstein Center at Harvard University), Melanie Smith (Graphika), and Dr. Heidi Tworek (UBC & CIGI). Aphrodite Salas (Concordia University) moderated this discussion.

The discussion was streamed live on YouTube

The Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID Digital Disinformation is a project organized by the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage's Digital Citizens Initiative. We are working to enhance Canadian citizens' digital literacy and resiliency as they come in contact with misinformation and disinformation relating to COVID-19.

As part of this work, we are holding a series of digital townhalls on issues like foreign interference, conspiracy theories, and fake news. Stay tuned for more events hosted on these topics.

]]> In this second installment of our series on COVID-19 and disinformation we discussed key actors, themes, and impacts of conspiracy theories and disinformation in the Canadian context.

We will be joined by: Dr. Joan Donovan (Shorenstein Center at Harvard University), Melanie Smith (Graphika), and Dr. Heidi Tworek (UBC & CIGI). Aphrodite Salas (Concordia University) moderated this discussion.

The discussion was streamed live on YouTube

The Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID Digital Disinformation is a project organized by the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage's Digital Citizens Initiative. We are working to enhance Canadian citizens' digital literacy and resiliency as they come in contact with misinformation and disinformation relating to COVID-19.

As part of this work, we are holding a series of digital townhalls on issues like foreign interference, conspiracy theories, and fake news. Stay tuned for more events hosted on these topics.

]]> migsinstitute false No 3732 46 full Ethiopia on the Brink of Mass Atrocities Ethiopia on the Brink of Mass Atrocities https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ethiopia-on-the-brink-of-mass-atrocities/ https://migsinstitute.podbean.com/e/ethiopia-on-the-brink-of-mass-atrocities/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:28:54 -0500 migsinstitute.podbean.com/a896e62f-6d04-37d6-bfbc-01c22e489ea2 One year after Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, a humanitarian crisis is developing in the Horn of Africa as thousands of people are fleeing the two-week conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Since the start of the conflict between the Ethiopian Defence Forces and the Tigray Regional Paramilitary Police and militia loyal to the Tigray People Liberation Front, 25,300 refugees have fled the country into Sudan. According to Amnesty International, "scores, and likely hundreds, of people were stabbed or hacked to death" the South West Zone of Tigray. Many others have been killed in airstrikes.

This panel discussion shed light on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region, the different narratives of the groups involved in the conflict, unpack the structural and political causes, and look at the regional implications of the conflict.

Speakers:

- William Davison, Senior Analyst for Ethiopia, Crisis Group

- Sarah Hunter, Global Center for the Responsibility to Protect

- Dr Semahagn Abebe, Assistant Professor, Endicott College

- Susan Stigant, Director of Africa Programs at the U.S. Institute of Peace

The discussion is moderated by Marie lamensch, Project coordinator at MIGS

]]> One year after Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, a humanitarian crisis is developing in the Horn of Africa as thousands of people are fleeing the two-week conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Since the start of the conflict between the Ethiopian Defence Forces and the Tigray Regional Paramilitary Police and militia loyal to the Tigray People Liberation Front, 25,300 refugees have fled the country into Sudan. According to Amnesty International, "scores, and likely hundreds, of people were stabbed or hacked to death" the South West Zone of Tigray. Many others have been killed in airstrikes.

This panel discussion shed light on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region, the different narratives of the groups involved in the conflict, unpack the structural and political causes, and look at the regional implications of the conflict.

Speakers:

- William Davison, Senior Analyst for Ethiopia, Crisis Group

- Sarah Hunter, Global Center for the Responsibility to Protect

- Dr Semahagn Abebe, Assistant Professor, Endicott College

- Susan Stigant, Director of Africa Programs at the U.S. Institute of Peace

The discussion is moderated by Marie lamensch, Project coordinator at MIGS

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