Established in 2002, the Montreal Institute for International Studies (IEIM) is a center of excellence well anchored in the Montreal community. The activities of the Institute and of its constituents mobilize not only the academic community and government representatives, but aims to also reach the general public interested in international issues. Through its network of private and public partners, the Institute contributes to the development of scientific knowledge and to the policy-making process at the municipal, national and international levels.

My collaboration with IEIM stems from my concern of always providing relevant and high quality information to the public. It also emanates from the richness of the work of its members and their commitment to communicate knowledge that help people better understand today’s major international challenges. Through my direct involvement in its public activities since 2010, I hope to contribute to the Institute’s growth and I am proud to be associated to such a dynamic team.

Bernard Derome