Chrystia Freeland should be the next secretary general of NATO

To put it clearly: this is not a Liberal Party of Canada ambition, but the pursuit of a Canadian national interest.

Despite being a founding member of NATO, a Canadian has never held the secretary general position. After 73 years, Chrystia Freeland has a realistic chance of getting the job if she wants it, writes George Monastiriakos.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY GEORGE MONASTIRIAKOS

October 6, 2022

OTTAWA—After 73 years, NATO is finally seeking a woman to lead the alliance. Rest assured, there is no shortage of talent across the 30-member bloc. Given the backlash from Brexit and...

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