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Paul Heinbecker
Freelance

Paul Heinbecker is a former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations and chief foreign policy advisor to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. He is currently with Laurier University and the Centre for International Governance Innovation.

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opinion
Ottawa does not need to blindly support the U.S. in its approach to Iran
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
Darroch’s mistake: Never write down what you can’t afford to have widely published
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
The headwinds against refugees are powerful – but Canada must march on
Lloyd Axworthy and Paul Heinbecker
opinion
In a world where power increasingly trumps law, Canada must keep a sane perspective
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
In a world bereft of leadership, Kofi Annan will be missed
Paul Heinbecker and Allan Rock
opinion
Canada owes no apology to the Saudis
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
Canada should take the diplomatic lead on the global refugee crisis
Lloyd Axworthy and Paul Heinbecker
opinion
The unintended consequences of Trump’s Syria attack
Paul Heinbecker
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It’s time to fix the broken refugee system
LLOYD AXWORTHY and Paul Heinbecker
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What does the U.S. strike in Syria mean, besides the end of the Putin-Trump bromance?
Paul Heinbecker
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
Trump’s toxic world view is blind to history
Paul Heinbecker
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
Ignore the political theatre, Resolution 2334 has global support
Paul Heinbecker
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
Five lessons for Canada in the Iraq Inquiry Report
Paul Heinbecker
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
After the terror: A time for calm reflection, not policy on the fly
Paul Heinbecker
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
Canada’s foreign policy should be about statecraft – not stagecraft
Paul Heinbecker
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
What the West is forgetting: Turkey matters
Paul Heinbecker
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
Who speaks for Canada, spies or diplomats?
Paul Heinbecker and DANIEL LIVERMORE
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
The Iran deal is our best possible option. Let’s not spoil it
Paul Heinbecker
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
Five ways Canada could still save lives in Syria
Paul Heinbecker
Paul Heinbecker
opinion
Ten ways the new foreign minister can undo Baird’s damage
Paul Heinbecker
Paul Heinbecker