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The Diplomatic World

Developments in the Americas

Panamanian representatives join host Bhupinder S. Liddar to discuss the centenary of Panama’s independence from Columbia, as well as regional issues related to culture, trade, and technology. Bhupinder’s guests are Nivia Rossana Castrellon (the Panamanian deputy foreign minister) and Joquin Jacome (the Panamanian minister of commerce and industry).
00:57:29

The Diplomatic World

Developments in the Arctic

Host Bhupinder S. Liddar speaks with Mary Simon (Canada’s ambassador for circumpolar affairs), Hjalmar W. Hannesson (Iceland’s ambassador to Canada), and Ikka Ristimaki (Finland’s ambassador to Canada), November 2002. They discuss developments in the Arctic, Aboriginal people and the Arctic, the role of the Arctic Council, the environment and the Arctic, and Canada’s relations with Iceland and Finland.
The Diplomatic World

Bhupinder Liddar hosts panel discussions on current international issues featuring ambassadors and other personalities.
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The Diplomatic World

Developments in the European Union

Host Bhupinder S. Liddar and his guests discuss developments in the European Union including consensus-building efforts and challenges relating to Iraq. The panellists also discuss Canada–EU relations. The participants are ambassadors to Canada Eric Hayes (EU), Marco Colombo (Italy), and Pawel Dobrowolski (Poland).
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The Diplomatic World

The Role of the Commonwealth

Host Bhrupinder S. Liddar and his guests discuss the various roles of the Commonwealth, including investment in development programs, trade agreements, and the promotion of democracy and human rights. The panelists are high commissioners Rajanikanta Verma (India), Raymond Wolfe (Jamaica), and Gabriel Machinga (Zimbabwe).