Michele currently serves as a Research Analyst and Project Manager at the NATO Association of Canada. He graduated with an Honours B.A from the University of Toronto, specialising in History and minoring in French and Political Science. During his time at the NATO Association of Canada, Michele has had the opportunity to interview various diplomats, including Ambassadors and Consul Generals, and senior government officials on important matters related to security, economics, and development. His areas of interest include studying how societal and cultural elements affect the international system, and also how multilateral organizations can adapt if they are to stay relevant in an increasingly volatile world. Passionate about history and languages, Michele is currently studying French and German and hopes to live abroad in the near future. Contact: mdileo.nc@gmail.com
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NATO Association interviews the Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto, Andrii Veselovskyi

In this interview, Andrii Veselovskyi, the Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto, talks to Michele Di Leo about his career in diplomacy, and how Russian aggression in Eastern Ukraine has ramifications for Canada’s security and global stability.

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NATO Association of Canada interviews the Consul General of France in Toronto, Marc Trouyet

Michele Di Leo interviews Marc Trouyet, the Consul General of France in Toronto, about the most interesting aspects of his diplomatic career, as well as France’s efforts as to combat terrorism and remain an active player in the international system.

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NATO Association of Canada interviews H.E. Daniel Costello, Canada’s Ambassador to the European Union

H.E. Daniel Costello, the Canadian Ambassador to the European Union, talks to Michele Di Leo about his diplomatic career, CETA, political stability in Europe, and Canada-EU relations.

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NATO Association of Canada interviews the British Consul General and Director-General for UK Trade and Investment in Toronto, Kevin McGurgan

British Consul General and Director-General for Trade and Investment in Toronto, Kevin McGurgan, talks to Michele Di Leo about his diplomatic career, Britain’s path after Brexit, and Canada-UK relations.

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NATO Association of Canada interviews Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze

Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, talks with Michele Di Leo about Ukraine’s transition to democracy, its hopes for an EU partnership, and the vital importance of NATO.