It’s the Oil, Stupid!
For over a decade, the United States has claimed that its conflict with Venezuela revolves around narcotics, corruption, and authoritarianism. The official narrative states...
Should Canada Become a “Porcupine State”? Why the Idea Has Not Emerged Before and Why It Matters Now
People often perceive Canada's defense posture as closely aligned with the United States and integrated into continental and alliance structures such as NORAD and...
Israel’s Actions and the Paradoxical Possibility of a Palestinian State
Historically, nation-states have often been created following disasters. The State of Israel, for example, emerged not only from Zionism's internal motivation but also from...
Regional Diplomacy Confronts the Weaponisation of Trade Routes
Authors: Othon A. Leon & David Oliver*
The Red Sea, particularly the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, has evolved as one of the world's most hazardous maritime...
The Failures of Post-WWII Diplomacy Shaped a World in Permanent Crisis
May 8, 1945, marked not only the defeat of Nazi Germany but also the birth of a new international order. In their relentless quest...
Canada’s Defence and Diplomacy in an Age of Uncertainty
Canada stood quietly yet confidently within the North American defence perimeter for decades. Its geographical proximity to the United States and membership in NATO...
The Trump-Zelensky Meeting: A Wake-Up Call for Canada in an Era of Strategic Autonomy
The recent meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House highlighted the fragility of U.S. support for Ukraine. It revealed a...
A New Yalta? The Fear of Canada and Europe in the Face of a Trump-Putin Deal
The 1945 Yalta Conference is one of the most defining moments in modern geopolitics. As World War II neared its end, Franklin D. Roosevelt,...
Latin America Is About to Gain More U.S. Attention Than It Has Received in Three Decades… Is That Good?
After decades of limited engagement, Latin America is regaining prominence in U.S. foreign policy, driven by mounting challenges such as immigration crises, escalating drug...
Geopolitical Rivalries: The U.S.-China Trade War and its Diplomatic Implications
The trade war between the U.S. and China has evolved into a defining geopolitical conflict. Initially characterized by tariff escalations, it has expanded to...