Have Brexit and other global pressures created space for more Canadian leadership?
As major powers deal with political shuffles at home, Canada is poised to take concerted steps toward international leadership, argues John McArthur.
John McArthur / @mcarthur
Senior fellow, Brookings Institution
John W. McArthur is a senior fellow in the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution. He is also a senior adviser to the UN Foundation and a board governor for the International Development Research Centre.
Most Recent Posts
Setting new terms of reference for the global economy
John McArthur on what to expect for development in 2015.
How Do We Pay For Sustainable Development?
Official development assistance alone will not pay for the post-2015 goals, argue John McArthur and Homi Kharas. Private investment will be needed.
The Next Frontier for Sustainable Development
And the next step will require trillions of dollars of investment throughout the global economy, says John McArthur.
How Much Aid is Required to End Extreme Poverty?
John McArthur crunches some very coarse numbers.
How Canada Has Made (And Can Continue to Make) a Difference in Global Health
John McArthur on our contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
McArthur: Are global talks on climate change useful?
Yes – intergovernmental talks are essential, although not enough on […]
23 Months for the World to Get Organized
John McArthur on the roadmap established by the UN General Assembly for setting the post-2015 global development agenda.
The Clock’s Ticking for the MDGs
The final deadline for the Millennium Development Goals is fast approaching. There is much that can still be done says John McArthur.
A New Notion of Global Accountability
John McArthur on why Asia’s local leaders could play a critical role in building new frameworks for global accountability.
McArthur: Should Canada boycott the 2014 Sochi Olympics?
Absolutely not. For elite young athletes, the Olympics represent the […]
Redefining Accountability Abroad
John McArthur on the importance of accountability in emerging resource economies and Canada’s responsibility to help raise global standards.
Fighting Poverty Through Agriculture
John McArthur on how increasing rural productivity is an effective way to reduce extreme poverty.
A Guide to the Post-2015 Debates
Confused about who wants what in the sustainability debate? John McArthur considers the many dimensions of the discussion.
Looking Ahead, and Remembering Rebecca Tarbotton
John McArthur remembers his childhood friend, environmental activist Rebecca Tarbotton.
McArthur: Who is the most innovative thinker on Canada’s place in the world today?
I’ll answer in three parts. First, there are so many […]
McArthur: What is the best international affairs book of 2011?
I’m currently reading, and would recommend to anyone, both: “House […]
McArthur: Could the spread of information via digital media reduce mass atrocities?
Information dissemination can be used towards both good and bad […]
McArthur: Are diplomats needed in the digital age?
Policy-savvy diplomats are needed, but they require much greater subject-specific […]
McArthur: Is Conservative foreign policy different from Liberal foreign policy?”
Not substantively when it comes to international development policy and […]
McArthur: Is Conservative foreign policy different from Liberal foreign policy?”
Not substantively when it comes to international development policy and […]