Full Conference Video.

“Our national interest is always best served by holding true to our values. Values defined in the last foreign policy white paper as political; economic; religious freedoms; support for liberal democracy; the rule of law; racial and gender equality; and mutual respect. If we are always guided by those in our engagement with others, it will serve us well. It will guide us well. It will help us to be predictable and consistent in the decision making we take. And predictability and consistency help other governments in their engagement with us.”

“While much of the domestic public discourse in developed countries today is now focused on the implications of an aging population . .. exiting the work force, internationally, another baby boom generation of pioneers is facing its own new frontiers.”