Mexico takes firm stance on U.S. incursion in Venezuela as Canada walks cautious line ahead of CUSMA review
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro, while Prime Minister Mark Carney didn’t directly mention the United States when responding to the raid.
Senate committee casts doubt on feds’ ability to move on Africa strategy without new funds, calls for action plan
The Africa strategy was released last March without any new funding or timelines attached. In the months since its release, the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee still has questions about how that’s viable.
Carney government showing a ‘clear reluctance’ to criticize Trump with lack of direct condemnation over Venezuela raid, says past Liberal foreign minister Axworthy
Neither Prime Minister Mark Carney nor Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand mentioned the United States when responding to the Jan. 3 raid in Venezuela that saw President Nicolás Maduro apprehended and brought to New York.
Brazil: a catalyst of plurilateralism
Brazil has demonstrated its ability to mobilize states and non-state actors around specific issues and solutions, engaging partners in the global south and north, the west and the east. Canada could learn from this.
Indo-Pacific strategy a rare example of clear-eyed realism
While some observers now question whether the strategy requires updating to reflect shifting geopolitical winds, Taiwan continues to view the framework as both timely and prescient.
‘This is a process unlike any we’ve ever seen’: questions loom over Canada’s readiness for CUSMA review
Canada is being encouraged to ‘ramp up’ consultations as the CUSMA review nears.
It’s like ‘the Monroe Doctrine on steroids’: Canadian politicos react to Trump’s new ‘very chilling’ national security strategy
The Canadian government has been relatively silent about the strategy, with ministers only weighing in when asked by reporters.
India eyes speedy, year-long negotiation to finalize trade pact with Canada
Trade observers say trade shocks brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump and recent pacts struck by India with other nations have re-awakened hopes for a deal between Ottawa and New Delhi.
Czech Republic marks national day with song
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Japanese Embassy delves into cultural diplomacy
