February 3, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh spoke to CBC Ideas on Canada鈥檚 role on the international stage. Prime Minister Mark Carney referred to the recent shift in international relations as a 鈥榬upture, not a transition鈥� in the world order. Canada is closely integrated with the United States, and integration can in some cases for middle powers can lead to economic coercion. Welsh discusses PM Carney鈥檚 speech and how Canada can exert its soft power influence on the world stage.
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Published on: 3 Feb 2026
January 5, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke to CTV News on the potential fallout after the United States鈥� incursion in Venezuela on January 3. Rigby mentioned that the removal of Maduro was not necessarily a bad thing, given the rampant corruption and authoritarianism throughout his leadership. He emphasized a critical question: how much influence will Venezuelan citizens have in choosing the country鈥檚 next leader?
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Published on: 5 Jan 2026
