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Carney Says Ukraine Starlink Case Underscores Risk of US Tech Reliance

Colin Henderson

 Summarize Nojoud Al MalleesOctober 23, 2026 at 8:03 AM EDT Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, welcomes Mark Carney during in Ankara on Oct. 22.Photographer: Adem Altan/AFP/Getty Images Mark Carney said he’s concerned about the manipulation of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite system that has made it harder for Ukraine to defend itself, and suggested Elon Musk’s reported involvement shows why he’s focused on making Canada less dependent on any one country or technology.  The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Musk ordered speed limits on the military-grade version of Starlink, hampering the ability of Ukraine’s defense forces in the battle against Russia. The Journal also said US President Donald … Continue reading Carney Says Ukraine Starlink Case Underscores Risk of US Tech Reliance

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Kate Forbes: SNP can no longer afford to duck the defence debate

Colin Henderson

 Summarize Kate ForbesSaturday October 10 2026, 8.24pm BST, The Sunday Times ​ With warnings over Russia growing louder, Scotland must use its industrial strengths and confront hard questions on military readiness and nuclear deterrence Saturday October 10 2026, 8.24pm BST, “When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today.” Those words are inscribed on the Kohima war memorial — the scene of one of the bloodiest engagements of the Second World War where the Allied forces halted the Japanese invasion of India. The memorial is dedicated to the soldiers of the 2nd British Division, including the Cameron Highlanders. The … Continue reading Kate Forbes: SNP can no longer afford to duck the defence debate

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“What this arrangement would look like is unclear. It has no legal framework yet. It could include allowing Canadians to live, study, and work in Europe visa free; Canadian businesses access to the European Investment Bank; and countries to form new defense partnerships with the North American nation.

Colin Henderson

But the details are almost secondary. Americans — including any closeted anti-Trump Republicans in Congress hoping for things to get back to normal once he leaves office — should see it and realize the damage is already done. The U.S. has rapidly transformed from a dependable guarantor of global security into a threat. Follow us on Apple News In his second term, Trump has put NATO in jeopardy, promising to pull the U.S. out of the alliance if other members don’t increase defense spending. He has used tariffs (or the potential of tariffs) to influence other countries’ domestic politics. He … Continue reading “What this arrangement would look like is unclear. It has no legal framework yet. It could include allowing Canadians to live, study, and work in Europe visa free; Canadian businesses access to the European Investment Bank; and countries to form new defense partnerships with the North American nation.

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Mark Carney emphasizes international co-operation in wake of Donald Trump’s UN speech

Colin Henderson

The prime minister joined European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to co-host an international event on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. Sept. 23, 2026Updated Sept. 24, 20264 min readSave 155 By Tonda MacCharlesOttawa Bureau Chief OTTAWA — In another overt display of multilateral alliances — the third in as many days — Canada’s prime minister demonstrated Wednesday his turn toward other allies and ignored the U.S. president. Mark Carney joined European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to co-host an international event on the sidelines of the United Nations to rally new funding and commitments for oceanographic research, and … Continue reading Mark Carney emphasizes international co-operation in wake of Donald Trump’s UN speech

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Mark Carney Interview: Canada’s Leader Lays Out Vision for Breaking Reliance on U.S.

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ Sept. 23, 2026 In a wide-ranging interview, the Canadian leader laid out a detailed vision for breaking his country’s dependency on the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said that he had prepared over the past year for the “extreme tail risk” that President Trump might order military action against Canada, but disclosed that the two men have spoken “frequently,” even since trade talks collapsed last month, describing a tense, evolving relationship. In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times at its headquarters in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, Mr. Carney described in meticulous detail how … Continue reading Mark Carney Interview: Canada’s Leader Lays Out Vision for Breaking Reliance on U.S.

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In the Baltics, NATO Forces Are Trying to Learn the New Way of War

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ As Canadian-led troops in Latvia adapt lessons from the war in Ukraine, a big gap remains Yaroslav Trofimov DAUDZEVA, Latvia—Wearing strips of red tape on their helmets, Danish soldiers stealthily moved through the pine forest and then, unleashing a firestorm, overran a position held by Spanish troops. The Danish mechanized infantry company role-played the enemy in this month’s exercise by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s brigade that has been deployed to protect Latvia from nearby Russia. The Danes started off the previous night by attacking the brigade’s assembly areas with drones launching simulated payloads. Chaos erupted, sleeping soldiers were … Continue reading In the Baltics, NATO Forces Are Trying to Learn the New Way of War

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Carney says Europe, Canada aren’t ‘fair-weather allies’ while rebuking Trump’s tactics

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ CBCThu, September 17, 2026 at 5:52 AM EDT Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments that Canada seeking a deeper relationship with the European Union was “laughable.” Carney told reporters during a news conference on Thursday that a partnership with the EU would make Canada “a better partner” to the U.S., but he insisted that the relationship with the U.S. must respect Canadian independence. “We are looking for partnerships that are complementary, that reinforce our sovereignty,” he said when asked about Trump’s comments. “Canadians are united that nobody is going to tell … Continue reading Carney says Europe, Canada aren’t ‘fair-weather allies’ while rebuking Trump’s tactics

Canada, EU, Geopolitics

EU Proposes Canada Become the Bloc’s First ‘Associate Member’

Colin Henderson

 Summarize ​ By Jorge Valero, Andrea Palasciano, and Katharina Rosskopf September 16, 2026 at 3:57 AM EDT European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union.  She offered the invitation during her state of the union address in Strasbourg, France, Wednesday, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in attendance.  “In this new world, we must urgently re-imagine our partnerships and build global coalitions for our resilience and democracies,” von der Leyen said. “I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada being the first associate member of the European Union.” Carney warned earlier this … Continue reading EU Proposes Canada Become the Bloc’s First ‘Associate Member’

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Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU

Colin Henderson

Summary ​ Summary Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring closer economic ties with the European Union, aiming for a new relationship beyond NAFTA. This includes potential membership in the EU’s single market, collaboration on strategic industries like energy and defence, and even visa-free travel for Canadians in Europe. The move is partly a response to perceived economic and political shifts in the United States, particularly under the Trump administration. ​ Summary ​ Summary Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring closer economic ties with the European Union, aiming for a new relationship beyond NAFTA. This includes potential membership in the EU’s … Continue reading Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU