Michael W. Manulak

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Lloyd Axworthy, Michael W. Manulak

Even as Canada spends more than ever on our military, this one proud tradition is dying. That’s a mistake

On July 17, the Department of National Defence announced that Canada would end or reduce its military participation in five long-standing international peace operations in Kosovo, Cyprus, South Sudan, the Sinai and the Democratic Republic of Congo, redirecting approximately 50 to 60 personnel to “higher-impact priorities.” Phased in through mid-2027, these changes do not constitute a dramatic rupture. They are...

Lloyd Axworthy, Michael W. Manulak, Allan Rock

The Time Has Come for Canada to Hit Back

With each successive provocation, it is becoming clear that President Donald Trump’s fixation with Canada is more than a negotiating ploy. Whether or not Trump seeks to revisit 19th century thinking about America’s “manifest destiny,” his comments threaten Canadian sovereignty. His demeaning treatment of Canada and its prime minister — from his coercive threat of 25% tariffs to his mendacity...

Michael W. Manulak

Canada and NATO at 75: Enmeshment Diplomacy Redux

As we mark the 75th Anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), uncertainty hangs over the alliance. In a world of increased division and danger, questions concerning the United States’ commitment to its allies threaten NATO’s credibility. If Donald Trump is elected president for a second time, will he fulfill U.S. obligations to allies or deliver on his threat...