Merkel on G7: ‘Summit is more than crisis diplomacy’ By: Angela Merkel , / 4 June, 2015 Germany’s G7 presidency will focus on international development policy and climate protection.
U.S. and Iran: A diplomatic lesson for Canada By: Jeremy Kinsman , / 20 May, 2015 Few relationships are as adversarial as that of the US and Iran. But negotiating with one’s enemy is the most important kind of diplomacy — Canada should take note.
Iran nuclear deal is Obama’s diplomatic triumph over warmongers and rejectionists By: Ramesh Thakur , / 3 April, 2015 The agreed inspections, verification and transparency measures will successfully close off all of Iran’s pathways to the nuclear bomb.
Crucial days ahead for Mohamed Fahmy By: Eva Salinas , / 20 February, 2015 Days before Fahmy’s retrial, CJFE explains the importance of public support in his case.
The Verdict on John Baird By: Cameron Tulk , / 4 February, 2015 Man of principle or Harper’s mouthpiece? The nation’s pundits assess Canada’s outgoing foreign minister.
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs resigns By: OpenCanada Staff , / 3 February, 2015 John Baird confirmed his resignation Tuesday in Ottawa. Early reaction to the news was full of surprise, early analysis and predictions.
The Need for a Renewed Canadian Diplomacy By: Benoit Maraval , / 13 June, 2014 The Harper government’s current foreign policy rhetoric is more alienating than helpful, says Benoit Maraval.
The Diplomatic Spat Between Rwanda and South Africa By: David Hornsby , / 19 March, 2014 David Hornsby on how an assassination attempt chilled relations between Pretoria and Kigali.
In Defence of Diplomacy By: Daryl Copeland , / 23 August, 2013 Daryl Copeland on why, in a heteropolar world, security is not a martial art.
Let Our Diplomats Communicate in Real Time By: Roland Paris , / 15 July, 2013 Roland Paris on why Canada should trust its ambassadors to take full advantage of the digital diplomacy revolution.
The Future of Global Diplomacy By: Robert Onley , / 17 June, 2013 Robert Onley on how the next generation of world leaders are preparing to meet global challenges.
Why Diplomacy Matters More Than Ever By: Daryl Copeland , / 14 January, 2013 Daryl Copeland reflects on the prospects for public diplomacy at a time when DFAIT has become rather undiplomatic.
Urban Diplomacy By: Michele Acuto , / 23 November, 2012 Michele Acuto on how urban issues have become global issues and cities have become the new global players.
What It Takes To Become a Twiplomat By: Anja Türkan , / 24 October, 2012 Anja Türkan on getting your government’s message heard by foreign audiences.
The Digital Diplomat: Connected and on Twitter By: Matthias Lüfkens , / 17 October, 2012 Matthias Lüfkens on the new tools of “21st Century Statecraft”.
Why It’s Tough for Embassies to Get Social Media Right By: Brian Fung , / 17 October, 2012 Brian Fung on why the 21st century is a tough time to be a control freak.
Social Media, Diplomacy, and R2P By: Sean Aday , / 17 October, 2012 Sean Aday on the power of social media as a witness to atrocities.
Twiplomacy: Worth Praising, but with Caution By: Philip Seib , / 17 October, 2012 Philip Seib on the good and the bad of Twiplomacy.
Social Media as a Tool for Public Diplomacy By: Jennifer Charlton , / 17 October, 2012 Jennifer Charlton on the reach and transparency of social media.
Twiplomacy: Theoretical Challenges, Practical Realities By: Fergus Hanson , / 17 October, 2012 Fergus Hanson on the challenges of a wired, real-time world.