Article synopsis: Using examples in the news, shows how the Canadian government and politicians have lacked leadership or been disrespectful of the soverignty and customs of other nations. Examples include: Defense Minister Gordon O'Connor over the treatment of prisoners by Afghan authorities; Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay announcement of correctional officers from Canada would be working with Haiti counterparts to build a strong Haitian justice system; and, the AmaZioni project to help retired Bible teachers from Zion churches in Africa reintegrate into Canadian society.

Article synopsis: Discusses the film Charlie Wilson?s War that interprets a Texas congressman?s successful effort to persuade the United States to get involved in the 1980s fight against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. The article relates the film to the report Independent Panel on Canada?s Future Role in Afghanistan chaired by former Liberal deputy prime minister, John Manley.

Article synopsis: Discusses the background of Ambassador John McDonald (retired) from Washington, DC, and head of the Institute for Multi-track Diplomacy (IMTD). The article also talks about the Institute's nine tracks of diplomacy in quest of conflict management on a global level.

Article synopsis: Revists Canada's military involvement in Afghanistan in relation to diplomacy, defense and development.