<p>Just as the pundits are writing their epitaphs for democracy, two more parliamentary elections - in France and the UK - gave us some reason for optimism. And the NATO 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington brought some good news for the defense of democracy, while also underlining some pretty big challenges.</p>

Just as the pundits are writing their epitaphs for democracy, two more parliamentary elections - in France and the UK - gave us some reason for optimism. And the NATO 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington brought some good news for the defense of democracy, while also underlining some pretty big challenges.

Two Cheers for Democracy

The Red Passport. The special passport used by Canadian diplomats accredited abroad or travelling from Ottawa on high-level business. Louise Blais, Jeremy Kinsman and Peter Donolo have all held the Red Passport at key moments in their careers – and in Canada's recent history. In every episode of the CIC's new podcast, they offer listeners their own "Red Passport", giving them an inside view how Canadian governments and policy makers try to steer our country through today's turbulent world – while advancing our interests, and keeping true to our values.

Contact us at redpassport@thecic.org with your comments and feedback.

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The Red Passport. The special passport used by Canadian diplomats accredited abroad or travelling from Ottawa on high-level business. Louise Blais, Jeremy Kinsman and Peter Donolo have all held the Red Passport at key moments in their careers – and in Canada's recent history. In every episode of the CIC's new podcast, they offer listeners their own "Red Passport", giving them an inside view how Canadian governments and policy makers try to steer our country through today's turbulent world – while advancing our interests, and keeping true to our values. Contact us at redpassport@thecic.org with your comments and feedback.

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