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Talk to a Diplomat: Episode with Misha Boutilier

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Watch as I interview Misha Boutilier. He has successfully completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and History at the University of Toronto with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Misha is currently completing a law degree at the University of Toronto as well. In addition, Misha has been actively involved as the Director of Research at the Canadian Centre for the Responsibility to Protect. He has engaged as a Junior Fellow at the Bill Graham Centre for International history and he has also been actively involved as the President of the United Nations Society at the University of Toronto. Some of Misha’s research interests include Responsibility to Protect, Canadian foreign policy, and modern international history. He was the Rhodes Scholarship finalist for Ontario, recipient of the Robert H. Catherwood G8 Scholarship, Albert E. Rabjohns History Award, Meltzer Memorial Scholarship in International Relations, University of Toronto Scholar Award, and St. Michael’s College Foundation Award.

Misha provides advice to the students interested in pursuing a career in international relations and affairs. He also discusses the significance of being actively involved in student associations.

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Episode with Misha Boutilier
Talk to a Diplomat

Part I: NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

Misha discusses the misperceptions that led to certain decisions. Misha’s essay also sheds light on cases where certain forces commit mass atrocities for strategic reason.

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Episode with Misha Boutilier
Talk to a Diplomat

Part II: NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

Listen as Misha closely examines the similarities and differences between Canadian and American foreign policy.

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Episode with Misha Boutilier
Talk to a Diplomat

Part III: NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

Misha worked as a Media Analyst for the Canadian Centre for the Responsibility to Protect. Listen as he examines the impact of the media.

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Episode with Misha Boutilier
Talk to a Diplomat

Part IV: NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

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  • Magdalena Surma

    Magdalena Surma is currently Canada's NATO Program Contributor and Outreach Coordinator. Former Program Editor of Global Horizons, Magdalena completed a BA in Legal Studies (Honours) and a Masters in Public Service at the University of Waterloo. She also attended Harvard during two summers, where she completed courses in psychology, government, and law. In addition, she successfully completed Harvard Law School’s Executive Education Program in Negotiation and Leadership. Magdalena is currently completing an LLB through University of London’s International Program. She is passionate about law, government, and charitable non-profit organizations. As an avid researcher, she hopes to extend her research to investigate women in security while examining society, culture, and international relations. In addition, Magdalena is also passionate about international business and economy. She is very excited about being involved with various projects at NATO, specifically engaging youth and society about international affairs. Apart from a love of politics, Magdalena enjoys fine art, ballet, and classical music.

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Magdalena Surma
Magdalena Surma is currently Canada's NATO Program Contributor and Outreach Coordinator. Former Program Editor of Global Horizons, Magdalena completed a BA in Legal Studies (Honours) and a Masters in Public Service at the University of Waterloo. She also attended Harvard during two summers, where she completed courses in psychology, government, and law. In addition, she successfully completed Harvard Law School’s Executive Education Program in Negotiation and Leadership. Magdalena is currently completing an LLB through University of London’s International Program. She is passionate about law, government, and charitable non-profit organizations. As an avid researcher, she hopes to extend her research to investigate women in security while examining society, culture, and international relations. In addition, Magdalena is also passionate about international business and economy. She is very excited about being involved with various projects at NATO, specifically engaging youth and society about international affairs. Apart from a love of politics, Magdalena enjoys fine art, ballet, and classical music.

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