Zach Paikin

Zach Paikin is a Hill Times columnist based in London, United Kingdom. He is currently pursuing a PhD in international relations at the University of Kent.

On pronouns and politics

Last week, in response to a tweet by The Globe and Mail’s John Ibbitson, I suggested that my personal preference in English when it

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | June 7, 2016

On pronouns and politics

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | June 7, 2016

Last week, in response to a tweet by The Globe and Mail’s John Ibbitson, I suggested that my personal preference in English when it

On pronouns and politics

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | June 7, 2016

Last week, in response to a tweet by The Globe and Mail’s John Ibbitson, I suggested that my personal preference in English when it

Stéphane Dion is right—we don’t need a Magnitsky Act, we need a rapprochement with Russia

With Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion having made headlines recently for resisting pressure to have Canada adopt a law targeting Russian human rights violators—a

Stéphane Dion is right—we don’t need a Magnitsky Act, we need a rapprochement with Russia

With Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion having made headlines recently for resisting pressure to have Canada adopt a law targeting Russian human rights violators—a

Stéphane Dion is right—we don’t need a Magnitsky Act, we need a rapprochement with Russia

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | May 27, 2016

With Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion having made headlines recently for resisting pressure to have Canada adopt a law targeting Russian human rights violators—a

Lessons from Austria-Hungary for North America and the Middle East

The year 1867 could be thought of as the year of compromise. As Canadians, we are familiar with our own grand compromise that was enshrined

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | May 19, 2016

Lessons from Austria-Hungary for North America and the Middle East

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | May 19, 2016

The year 1867 could be thought of as the year of compromise. As Canadians, we are familiar with our own grand compromise that was enshrined

Lessons from Austria-Hungary for North America and the Middle East

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | May 19, 2016

The year 1867 could be thought of as the year of compromise. As Canadians, we are familiar with our own grand compromise that was enshrined

Canada should prepare for a new world order

Over the course of the past year or so, one of the principle arguments I have attempted to hammer home is the crucial need

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | May 4, 2016

Canada should prepare for a new world order

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | May 4, 2016

Over the course of the past year or so, one of the principle arguments I have attempted to hammer home is the crucial need

Canada should prepare for a new world order

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | May 4, 2016

Over the course of the past year or so, one of the principle arguments I have attempted to hammer home is the crucial need

Is it time for Canada to cut the monarchy apron strings?

A poll conducted earlier this month by the Angus Reid Institute has found that, while support in Canada for specific royals such as Queen

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | April 26, 2016

Is it time for Canada to cut the monarchy apron strings?

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | April 26, 2016

A poll conducted earlier this month by the Angus Reid Institute has found that, while support in Canada for specific royals such as Queen

Is it time for Canada to cut the monarchy apron strings?

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | April 26, 2016

A poll conducted earlier this month by the Angus Reid Institute has found that, while support in Canada for specific royals such as Queen

Will ‘responsible conviction’ encourage a bipartisan foreign policy?

In this space last week, I argued that the Liberal government’s new foreign policy doctrine of “responsible conviction” should be judged first and foremost

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | April 12, 2016

Will ‘responsible conviction’ encourage a bipartisan foreign policy?

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | April 12, 2016

In this space last week, I argued that the Liberal government’s new foreign policy doctrine of “responsible conviction” should be judged first and foremost

Will ‘responsible conviction’ encourage a bipartisan foreign policy?

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | April 12, 2016

In this space last week, I argued that the Liberal government’s new foreign policy doctrine of “responsible conviction” should be judged first and foremost

The three questions that matter when it comes to ‘responsible conviction’

In a recent speech at the University of Ottawa, Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion outlined the philosophy that would guide Canadian foreign policy in

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | April 5, 2016

The three questions that matter when it comes to ‘responsible conviction’

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | April 5, 2016

In a recent speech at the University of Ottawa, Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion outlined the philosophy that would guide Canadian foreign policy in

The three questions that matter when it comes to ‘responsible conviction’

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | April 5, 2016

In a recent speech at the University of Ottawa, Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion outlined the philosophy that would guide Canadian foreign policy in

Trudeau government face of present political reality, not past

A recent column penned by the Globe and Mail’s Margaret Wente raises some interesting questions—and makes some questionable points—about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | March 29, 2016

Trudeau government face of present political reality, not past

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | March 29, 2016

A recent column penned by the Globe and Mail’s Margaret Wente raises some interesting questions—and makes some questionable points—about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and

Trudeau government face of present political reality, not past

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | March 29, 2016

A recent column penned by the Globe and Mail’s Margaret Wente raises some interesting questions—and makes some questionable points—about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and

Trudeau Liberals’ approach to politics is what West needs

It has been fashionable so far to deride the Trudeau government as being one that is unable to keep its campaign promises. In particular,

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | March 15, 2016

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 'In these times of danger and decay, other countries should take a cue from the Trudeau government’s approach. No party is ever perfect while in power. But the character of this Grit government to date—attentive, responsive, considerate, visionary and trustworthy—demonstrates qualities that are desperately needed to secure the health of the West and enhance the wellbeing of international society,' writes Zach Paikin. *The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright*

Trudeau Liberals’ approach to politics is what West needs

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | March 15, 2016

It has been fashionable so far to deride the Trudeau government as being one that is unable to keep its campaign promises. In particular,

Trudeau Liberals’ approach to politics is what West needs

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | March 15, 2016

It has been fashionable so far to deride the Trudeau government as being one that is unable to keep its campaign promises. In particular,

What Canada can learn from Britain’s EU referendum

An in/out referendum on Britain’s membership in the European Union has been called for June 23. Britons will be asked to vote Yes to

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | March 1, 2016

What Canada can learn from Britain’s EU referendum

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | March 1, 2016

An in/out referendum on Britain’s membership in the European Union has been called for June 23. Britons will be asked to vote Yes to

What Canada can learn from Britain’s EU referendum

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | March 1, 2016

An in/out referendum on Britain’s membership in the European Union has been called for June 23. Britons will be asked to vote Yes to

Canada, Russia should pursue genuine partnership

Many analysts have suggested that countries in the 21st century will have to engage in “strategic promiscuity”—the development of overlapping alliances and friendships to

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | February 17, 2016

Canada, Russia should pursue genuine partnership

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | February 17, 2016

Many analysts have suggested that countries in the 21st century will have to engage in “strategic promiscuity”—the development of overlapping alliances and friendships to

Canada, Russia should pursue genuine partnership

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | February 17, 2016

Many analysts have suggested that countries in the 21st century will have to engage in “strategic promiscuity”—the development of overlapping alliances and friendships to

To fix Canada’s anaemic foreign policy, we must return to nation-building

In our country, we often engage in reciting platitudes when it comes to foreign policy. “The world needs more Canada” is a quip that

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | February 1, 2016

To fix Canada’s anaemic foreign policy, we must return to nation-building

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | February 1, 2016

In our country, we often engage in reciting platitudes when it comes to foreign policy. “The world needs more Canada” is a quip that

To fix Canada’s anaemic foreign policy, we must return to nation-building

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | February 1, 2016

In our country, we often engage in reciting platitudes when it comes to foreign policy. “The world needs more Canada” is a quip that

Liberal government’s position to withdraw CF-18s from Middle East is defensible, legitimate and correct

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: It isn’t obvious that Canada should be participating in the aerial campaign against the Islamic State. The

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | January 21, 2016

Liberal government’s position to withdraw CF-18s from Middle East is defensible, legitimate and correct

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | January 21, 2016

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: It isn’t obvious that Canada should be participating in the aerial campaign against the Islamic State. The

Liberal government’s position to withdraw CF-18s from Middle East is defensible, legitimate and correct

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | January 21, 2016

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: It isn’t obvious that Canada should be participating in the aerial campaign against the Islamic State. The

Canada can learn a thing or two from Scotland on electoral reform

Our national conversation on the question of electoral reform has, so far, largely been focused on the three major parties’ respective preferred alternatives: a

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | January 13, 2016

Canada can learn a thing or two from Scotland on electoral reform

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | January 13, 2016

Our national conversation on the question of electoral reform has, so far, largely been focused on the three major parties’ respective preferred alternatives: a

Canada can learn a thing or two from Scotland on electoral reform

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | January 13, 2016

Our national conversation on the question of electoral reform has, so far, largely been focused on the three major parties’ respective preferred alternatives: a

Lessons for Canada from Europe’s challenges

The European Union ends 2015 facing four simultaneous crises. First, the migrant crisis—which transcends the national borders that European elites have tried to erase—is

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | December 23, 2015

Lessons for Canada from Europe’s challenges

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | December 23, 2015

The European Union ends 2015 facing four simultaneous crises. First, the migrant crisis—which transcends the national borders that European elites have tried to erase—is

Lessons for Canada from Europe’s challenges

Opinion | BY ZACH PAIKIN | December 23, 2015

The European Union ends 2015 facing four simultaneous crises. First, the migrant crisis—which transcends the national borders that European elites have tried to erase—is