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CHOGM

Analysis and Comment (7)

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Julia Gillard spoke to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa about allegations of human rights abuses at a pre-CHOGM summit. AAP Image/Reuters/Daniel Munoz

CHOGM: Do we need a Commonwealth Human Rights Commissioner?

By Holly Cullen, University of Western Australia

CHOGM As the meeting between Commonwealth Heads of Government kicks off in Perth, a row is brewing over the idea for a new Commissioner on democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Holly Cullen from…
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First step: address under-investment in agricultural research and development. AAP

How can CHOGM start a Green Revolution in Sub-Saharan Africa?

By Daniel Rodriguez, University of Queensland

CHOGM: As the leaders of Commonwealth nations meet in Perth, The Conversation is examining the role of the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) Meeting. Daniel Rodriguez from the University…
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The 2009 CHOGM meeting held in Port of Spain joined the call to put NCDs on the global agenda. AAP

Can CHOGM take the reins in the face of NCD disaster?

By Rob Moodie, University of Melbourne

CHOGM: As the leaders of Commonwealth nations prepare to meet in Perth this week, The Conversation is examining the role of the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) Meeting. In our latest…
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Is Australia playing big brother to Pacific nations, or the school-yard bully? CHOGM

That sinking feeling: will the Pacific be heard at CHOGM 2011?

By Keely Boom, University of Technology, Sydney and Aleta Lederwasch, University of Technology, Sydney

CHOGM: As the leaders of Commonwealth nations prepare to meet in Perth this week, The Conversation is examining the role of the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) Meeting. In our second…
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India is emerging as a world economy - so why can't Australia make more its relationship? AAP

CHOGM: our complex relationship with India

By Gail Pearson, University of Sydney

CHOGM: As the leaders of Commonwealth nations prepare to meet in Perth this week, The Conversation is examining the role of the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) Meeting. In the first…
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The conflict still looms large in Sri Lanka - half a million land mines are still scattered throughout the country, and there's a huge international effort to clear them. AFP/Ishara S.Kodikara

Why the Commonwealth must take action against Sri Lankan war crimes

By Ben Saul, University of Sydney

CHOGM: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is among the Commonwealth leaders gathering in Perth this week. But his government is accused of committing war crimes against its own people. Ben Saul, Professor…