Taiwan celebrates 114

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South Korea party draws crowd to Sir John A.

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‘Bridge is not burnt’: suspension of trade talks over Ontario ad just another Trump tactic, says former negotiator

Unlike the last pause in negotiations with the United States, the way back to the table is murky for Canada, say observers.
Chile raises flag for national day

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Japan marks Self-Defense Forces Day with song

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Carney fourth most travelled G7 leader since becoming prime minister, prioritizing trips to Europe and the U.S.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is taking his first trip to the Indo-Pacific region this week after five previous excursions to Europe where he visited 11 countries.
Slovakia marks artful national day

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Switzerland hosts September soirée

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Complementary, but limited: how Carney’s use of ‘personal’ envoys can boost the foreign service

Although the government hasn’t yet reached that point, too many political appointments ‘is never ideal because it undermines morale in the diplomatic service,’ says professor Adam Chapnick.
‘Canada is getting more and more important for us,’ says visiting German Bundestag member

In a wide-ranging interview, Johannes Winkel talks a renewed Canada-German relationship, Trump shocks, European security, and the future of free trade.