Canadian International Council
The sacking of the U.S. consulate in Benghazi raises a host of vexing questions.
Day: September 14, 2012
In the Wake of Benghazi: Thoughts on Diplomacy, Security and Representation
The sacking of the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, the tragic deaths of U.S. ambassador Chris Stevens and three of his staff, and the continuing protests outside U.S. embassies throughout the Greater Middle East raise a host of vexing questions.
Unfortunately, when it comes to striking an appropriate balance between the competing demands of effective diplomatic representation and optimal personal security, for the most part one is left with an uninspiring ensemble of compromises and trade-offs.
There are no bromides or panaceas, no good or easy answers.