Canada is taking an outsized role in the construction of the post-American world
This opinion piece argues that Canada is assuming a more significant role in global affairs as the international order shifts away from American hegemony. It highlights the friction between traditional diplomatic norms and the unpredictable foreign policy approach of the Trump administration during a recent NATO summit.
Why it matters
It reflects growing international anxiety regarding the stability of the NATO alliance and the changing geopolitical influence of middle powers in a post-American world.
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a media availability at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
The article uses critical language regarding the US administration's foreign policy and characterizes the current geopolitical climate through a skeptical lens.
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