The Golden Years of Education Marketing: 1995–2000

The Golden Years of Education Marketing: 1995–2000

Can you imagine that on the same day in different locations, former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, former Minister of International Trade Sergio Marchi and former Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy each were scheduled to give addresses on the importance of international education…

Thirty Years On: Reflections on DFAIT and the Diplomatic Prospect

Thirty Years On: Reflections on DFAIT and the Diplomatic Prospect

Editor’s Note: As an independent voice of the Foreign Service, bout has a special responsibility to cover issues that concern the Foreign Service professionally, including those raised in Daryl Copeland’s thought provoking “30 years”. Daryl invites a response in his piece. Although…

DFAIT’s Global Security Reporting Program

DFAIT’s Global Security Reporting Program

Mot de la rédaction : Selon une blague usée, « renseignement militaire » serait la définition parfaite d’un oxymoron. Certains pourraient croire qu il en est de même de diplomatie et renseignement, mais, comme dans le cas de l’armée, c’est le contraire…

The President’s Message // Mot de la Présidente

The President’s Message // Mot de la Présidente

Working at DFAIT, it’s impossible to avoid talking about “Transformation.” In DFAIT parlance, the word promises not just the dictionary definition of “a thorough or dramatic change in form and character,” but also real renewal. This has profound implications for the conduct…