Videos


Andrew F. Cooper: Cannes G20 Commentary.CIGI Distinguished Fellow Andrew F. Cooper argues that the G20 needs to follow through on and even advance its anti-corruption agenda.

 


The G20 as Global Focus Group.
CIGI Distinguished Fellow, Andrew F. Cooper discusses the shifting role of the G20 as both a “crisis committee” and a “steering committee”. Cooper notes that the legitimacy of the G20 has improved; however, achieving progress on deliverables remains a challenge.

 


Muskoka G8 Summit: Day Two Summary – Andrew F. Cooper. In this video blog, Andrew F. Cooper discusses the key messages from the G8 summit at Muskoka following the leaders’ declaration.

 


Muskoka G8 Summit: Day One Summary – Andrew F. Cooper. In this video blog, Andrew F. Cooper, Distinguished Fellow at The Centre for International Governance Innovation, summarizes developments from day one at the 2010 Muskoka G8 Summit.

 


Andrew F. Cooper at CIGI’09. Andrew F. Cooper comments on CIGI’09.

 


Obama the Big Winner at G20 London Summit (2-April-09). In this video, CIGI Associate Director Andrew F. Cooper responds to US President Barack Obama’s press briefing following the G20 London Summit. Attending his first major international meeting, Obama appeared to be a pivotal force in the tone and substance of discussions. While the media feasted on his every move, Obama was able to conduct key meetings and show appreciation of the shift in global economic power to the major emerging economies, or BRICSAM.

 


Celebrities and the G20 London Summit (2-April-09). In this video, CIGI Associate Director Andrew F. Cooper comments on the first half of the G20 London Summit and the various appearences by celebrities and politicians in the media centre. Dr Cooper, the author of ‘Celebrity Diplomacy’, observes musician and Africa advocate Sir Bob Geldof and his ability to mobilize media and civil society in ways that many are unable to do.