All articles tagged with #great power rivalry
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mark Carney outlined a proactive Canadian doctrine to counter Donald Trump in an era of great-power rivalry, signaling Ottawa’s willingness to take the lead rather than wait. The Playbook Canada podcast analyzes how this approach fits with domestic concerns like rising costs of living and upcoming confidence votes in Parliament, with forecaster Philippe Fournier weighing in on 2026 election prospects.
At Davos, CanadianPrime Minister Mark Carney warns the US-led rules-based order is rupturing amid intensifying great-power rivalry. He urges middle powers to cooperate and adapt rather than retreat behind barriers, noting that those at the table matter more than those on the menu. The talk follows Trump’s Greenland gambit, which strains NATO and provokes European resistance, with Macron pledging a firm stance against aggression.
The Economist interviewed former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on the topics of China, AI, and weak American leadership. Kissinger's ideas on great power conflict are more relevant than ever, as China's influence grows and powerful technology could change the nature of war. The full transcript of the conversation is available online.