Latest East China Sea encounter lacking advertised drama
Despite the hype from the CBC, not every brush with the Chinese navy in open waters warrants a headline.
BRICS trundles on without a common purpose
This soon-to-be expanded meeting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa keeps a lot of otherwise idle diplomatic hands busy and out of trouble.
The United Nations should allow Taiwan to participate
UN officials speak often of joint solutions, solidarity, and inclusion in tackling the pressing issues of our time, and Taiwan is more than willing and able to take part in these efforts.
Liberals’ progressive trade agenda faces uphill battle in Southeast Asian negotiations
Before Canada finalizes a trade pact with ASEAN, Myanmar’s place in that deal will have to be confronted, say former diplomats.
Canada-China Committee planning Capitol Hill summit with U.S. counterparts
A trip to Washington, D.C., by the Special Committee on the Canada-China Relationship is expected to take place around July 10-12.
At 100 years old, Kissinger pushes back against demonizing China
When The Economist recently asked Henry Kissinger his thoughts on China’s global role today, he said he wants a permanent dialogue between the U.S. and Chinese presidents.
Feds ignoring diaspora communities, stalling on foreign interference
It feels as though at every turn our government has been doing the absolute least to contain the dismay and political consequences.
Intel briefings should prioritize digital hygiene, mitigation against foreign interference over specific threats, says former DND analyst
A lot more can be done to raise Parliamentarians’ competency regarding how to mitigate their vulnerabilities if they are targeted, says former defence department analyst Thomas Juneau.
G7 must adjust to the reality of a multipolar world
If, as Canadians, we want to make a serious contribution to a better world, rather than sounding like an echo for U.S. interests, our government could focus much more on working to restore a healthy and forward-looking multilateralism.
David Johnston rises above politics in delivering his foreign interference report
Justin Trudeau and his government can breathe a sigh of relief—for now—but foreign interference is not going away.
