Innovation, adaptation and foreign policy in the age of globalization: is Global Affairs Canada fit for purpose?

• Published in: Canadian foreign policy journal Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 372 - 377
• Main Author: Copeland, Daryl
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 02.09.2018; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: adaptation; Diplomacy; Diplomatic & consular services; Foreign policy; Global Affairs Canada; Globalization; innovation; Praxis; Privileges & immunities; recent diplomatic history; Reforms; Representation; Canada

The continuing evolution away from state-centricity requires that diplomacy become more public, inclusive and participatory. Responding to that imperative, and recognizing that the foreign ministry is not a cathedral, the foreign service is not a priesthood, and diplomacy is not liturgy, collectivel...