The psychology of hate helps explain how threats, political rhetoric and historical narratives can transform a diplomatic dispute into lasting hostility.
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Preparation is rarely wasted. Even when the scenario never materializes, the process strengthens institutions, sharpens strategic thinking, and improves readiness.
Trump has yet to openly declare his support of a united Canada in the run-up to the Alberta referendum, but some around him have spoken positively about the prospect of an independent Alberta
When a political leader repeatedly tells us what he wants, albeit through absurdity, there is a point at which treating it as a joke becomes its own form of denial.
While many might view Trump’s renamings as comical or unserious, for Indigenous communities, they are reminiscent of centuries of settler-colonial erasure.
Canada cannot match the U.S. economically, but it can make Donald Trump’s trade war politically costly as the U.S. heads toward midterm elections.
Equating controversial or legally contested executive actions with the collapse of 250 years of constitutional democracy risks conflating the overreach of a singular president.
The Pierre Poilievre leadership review will likely retain the status quo: an opposition leader only liked by his party’s base but deeply distrusted by non-conservative Canadians.
Mark Carney clearly hopes a new global world order may emerge that’s not only more resilient to diverse and unpredictable threats, but is more honest and just.
In 2026, Canada will feel growing pressure to align with some U.S. trade-restrictive measures and, like Mexico, should do so smartly.
As the U.S. government becomes increasingly authoritarian and issues threats to other countries, can Canadians trust U.S. tech companies with their data?
How the U.S. government shutdown could ripple across tourism and travel.
Canadian travellers increasingly turned to domestic destinations instead of heading south this summer.
A recent survey of Canadian international relations experts finds they don’t always agree, but the majority view the U.S. as Canada’s most important region, with the Arctic gaining ground.
King Charles’s timely visit to Canada could be a powerful show of support for Canadians, whose identity has often wilted in the shadow of its powerful but erstwhile protective American neighbour.
Amid political uncertainty and in a changing world, Canada would benefit from strengthening its ties with the European Union.
The notion of a friendly U.S.–Canada merger invites reflection since both countries are economically interlocked and geographically co-located, though culturally distinct.
Problems in Canada-U.S. relations force us to confront how friendship as a bond is fragile, conditional and always on the brink of rupture
Amid the ongoing threats against Canadian sovereignty, Canada is an ideal candidate for effective civil defence.
Canada’s principal security threat now comes from its closest neighbour. What’s on the horizon?
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