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Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 20, 2026. He received a standing ovation for his remarks and global plaudits. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Mark Carney’s Davos speech marks a major departure from Canada’s usual approach to the U.S.

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.
The International Court of Justice delivers its landmark advisory opinion on states’ legal obligations to address climate change, July 23. John Thys/AFP via Getty Images

NZ’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach

The International Court has set out clear rules for addressing climate change – and the rights of states to take legal action against others for breaching them.
America’s global influence is waning amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats and trade tactics. A new world order is emerging, one that might finally benefit the Global South. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Is Donald Trump doing the world a favour by isolating the United States?

Loosening the American grip on global power could be an essential first step towards achieving a more just and balanced international order.
Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli strike in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, on Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Western moral credibility is dying along with thousands of Gaza citizens

The West no longer has credibility when it criticizes Russia, China or any other state for human rights abuses or breaches of international law due to its feeble response to Israel’s assault on Gaza.
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pose for a photo at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November 2023 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

How to encourage China to become a law‑abiding member of the rules‑based international order

Global human rights is an area where Chinese officials are willing to engage with the international community and could provide a window of opportunity towards further progress in the future.

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