Panel discussion – “WikiLeaks: Security, Diplomacy and Global Gossip”
Panel Discussion with Paul Heinbecker, Andrew Hunt, Mark J. McArdle, and Geoffrey Stevens
Jan 12
CIGI, 57 Erb Street West, Waterloo, ON N2L 6C2, Canada
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Event Video
With the media firestorm created by the content of WikiLeaks' release of US diplomatic cables, a corresponding debate over the future of diplomacy and the prevention of other leaks has also taken place. While many commentators agree that the cables have portrayed the US foreign service in a positive light, others argue that the potential for future leaks will make diplomacy more secretive, and ultimately less effective.
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Speakers
Paul Heinbecker, CIGI Distinguished Fellow
With a distinguished career in Canadian diplomacy — including posts as ambassador to Germany, permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) and adviser to various prime ministers, Paul Heinbecker is one of Canada’s most experienced commentators on foreign policy and international governance. With CIGI since 2004, Paul is also the director of the Centre for Global Relations at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Andrew Hunt, Professor
Professor Hunt is an associate professor of history at the University of Waterloo and the Director of the Tri-University Graduate Program in History. He received his BA and Ph.D. from the University of Utah.
Mark J. McArdle
Mark is a seasoned technology executive, with over 18 years of technical experience in some of the best brands in Technology. He has worked at MKS, Open Text, PGP and McAfee. Mark is now CEO of tinyHippos.
Geoffrey Stevens, MODERATOR
Geoffrey Stevens is a journalist, author and teacher. He has been the Ottawa columnist, managing editor of the Globe and Mail, Ottawa correspondent for Time magazine, and managing editor of Maclean's magazine.
