Welcome, ambassadors.
Director Michelle, it's good to see you again after 10 years.
Canada's legacy in the region stems from when Major-General Lewis Mackenzie, in 1992-93, was the first commander of the United Nations Protection Force. That legacy left Canada with a big responsibility to carry forward its role in the region, although we have many players there—Russia, China—and in the surrounding area. The Balkans have always been a place where conflict takes place and becomes a concern—not just for the region, but obviously for the world.
If we were to assess the situation now compared with 10 years ago, how do you see it?
Michelle, maybe you can take this.