Carney’s emerging foreign-policy doctrine emphasizes flexible coalitions among middle powers. But a closer look at Chrystia Freeland’s earlier vision raises a sharper question: are shared interests ...

Bangladesh’s February 2026 elections will test whether democratic recovery is possible during a time of political turbulence ...

Melanie Walker is the Executive Director of the Canadian International Council (CIC), one of Canada’s oldest civic ...

During Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China last week, he stated ‘‘ We take the world as it is – not as we wish it to ...

Two decades after its creation, the International Criminal Court (ICC) remains one of the most ambitious projects in international law: a permanent court designed to prosecute war crimes, genocide, ...

Open Canada is an online magazine published by the Canadian International Council that aims to engage Canadians from all walks of life in a conversation about foreign policy and international affairs.

Open Canada is an online magazine published by the Canadian International Council that aims to engage Canadians from all walks of life in a conversation about foreign policy and international affairs.

Hannah Bahmanpour is a lawyer and human rights advocate with experience in both the private sector and legal clinics focused ...

The Ottawa Treaty reminds us that mines are indiscriminate and inhumane and people should be at the centre of peace and security.

thrive. Many hold onto the hope that one day they might return to a flourishing Iran, a country governed by freedom, justice, and opportunity. This moment is pivotal: while they cannot be on the ...

In a year defined by geopolitical upheaval and a fraying multilateral order, former UN ambassador Bob Rae offers an unvarnished assessment of where the global system stands – and what comes next. In a ...