President-elect Donald Trump has once again voiced his apparent desire to see Canada become the 51st state of the United States, sharing a social media post supporting the idea from Canadian entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary. While his remarks have been met with mockery, the persistent nature of this rhetoric is concerning, especially at a time when…
Canada, as a middle power, finds itself navigating complex geopolitical dynamics among major global players like China, the European Union, and the United States. This often places Canada in a defensive or reactive stance. The Meng Wanzhou-two-Michaels affair exemplifies this, illustrating how Canada was caught between China and the U.S. Similarly, Canadian governments have had…
Justin Trudeau is not likely to ask about the possibility of a civil war bursting out in the United States in the coming years when he meets with Joe Biden at the G7 summit this week in Italy. That is already an issue being considered by a think group that is part of Trudeau’s cabinet….
As an above-average hurricane season is predicted, forecasters are warning Atlantic coast residents in the United States and Canada to prepare. In its 2024 forecast released on Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the United States stated that there is an 85% probability of an above-normal season with 17–25 named storms (defined…
The relationship between Canada and the United States has long been a cornerstone of North Americangeopolitics, but the dynamics are shifting as the U.S. becomes increasingly inward-looking due torising nationalism and protectionism. This evolving landscape presents unique challenges for Canada,emphasizing the need for a clear strategy to maintain relevance and strengthen its position on the…
The bird flu pandemic, potentially “100 times worse than COVID,” may be on the horizon after a rare human case was discovered in Texas. Since the discovery of a new strain in 2020, the H5N1 avian flu has spread quickly, impacting backyard flocks, commercial poultry, and wild birds in every state. However, the virus was…
The Philippines has raised concerns over alleged harassment by Chinese vessels targeting Filipino fishing boats within its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, just ahead of planned joint military exercises with its allies. The Philippine Coast Guard’s spokesperson, Jay Tarriela, claims that on April 4, two Chinese coast guard ships “harassed” Filipino fishing…
