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Canadian Institute of International Affairs (CIIA)

http://www.ciia.org

Aims

The CIIA is a Canadian based research institute that aims to promote a deeper understanding of international affairs and of Canada's role in a changing world by providing members with a non-partisan, nation-wide forum for informed discussion, analysis and debate.

Activities

The CIIA has 16 Institute branches, with a membership of 1,300. The Institute carries on an extensive programme of public education through its speakers' bureau, conferences, publications, and the activities of branches across Canada. It collaborates with the business community through its briefing tours to world capitals and other special programmes. In addition, it maintains the John Holmes Library, a unique Canadian resource for students and scholars, and publishes a variety of reference books and periodicals headed by the International Journal, Behind the Headlines and Institute Affairs.

Publications and other Resources

The website features International Insights (a series of internet-based publications), selected issues of Behind the Headlines, and a large range of reports, speeches and conference proceedings as downloadable PDF documents at no cost. The website also contains the catalogue of the institute's John Holmes library.