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Blog - 5 Myths About the Five Eyes
There are persistent misunderstandings about what the intelligence partnership is, and what it actually does. Linking Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, the Five Eyes is a club that plays in a league of its own. Starting in the middle years of the 20th century, the intelligence agencies of the five nations have shared – or pooled – much of their work, everything from cryptoanalysis to cybersecurity.

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Blog - The Promise of Peace and Justice in Colombia: Ten Years Later
This November marks ten years since the Peace Accord between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) was ratified by the Colombian Congress and became a binding legal document. The moment was far from the celebratory finish one might have imagined. The original Accord, negotiated and agreed upon by the parties in Havana only months earlier, under the watchful eye of the international community, was rejected in a national referendum that October.

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Conference Report - Envisioning Afghanistan’s Future: Building Bridges for a Shared Narrative
In April, in collaboration with the Ottawa Consultative Process, we hosted an event titled "Envisioning Afghanistan’s Future: Building Bridges for a Shared Narrative". The conference report for this event is now available. Take a look!

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CIPS Research Initiatives: Call for Applications Now Open!
We are pleased to open the third Call for Applications for the annual ‘CIPS Research Initiative (CRI)’ competition. One proposal will be funded up to a maximum of $10 000. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, workshops at CIPS and research assistance. Awarded funds can be used over a period of two to three years. Possible research outputs include Special Issues of journals, edited collections, or policy reports. With the objective of fostering new collaborations and projects within CIPS, the participation of a minimum two (2) CIPS members is required.

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The Promise of Peace and Justice in Colombia: Ten Years Later0
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- August 10, 2026
This November marks ten years since the Peace Accord between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) was ratified by the Colombian Congress and became a binding legal document. The moment was far from the celebratory finish one might have imagined. The original Accord, negotiated and agreed upon by the parties

By Safo Musta & Stephen Baranyi
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Blog - 5 Myths About the Five Eyes

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Latest From the Blog

The Promise of Peace and Justice in Colombia: Ten Years ​​Later​​​0

5 Myths About the Five Eyes

250 Years Later, Canada is Still Facing the “51st State” Challenge

Canada Leads in the Deployment of Women Police Officers to International Peace Operations

Trump, Africa, Critical Minerals and the Global Order

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