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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

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

Iran is experiencing a defining moment in its modern history. While the country has seen major protests before, often met with brutal repression, the current nationwide uprising marks a significant ...

It’s time for NATO members to take more concrete actions against Trump’s threats, which if continued will inevitably lead to the invocation of NATO’s Article Four.

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

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, ...

In Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque serves as a global Islamic cultural centre, underscoring the values of coexistence and tolerance among nations. Photo: UAE SZGMC. The world is undergoing a ...

President Donald Trump delivering his 2025 Address to the Nation. Photo: The White House. By: Jack Cunningham Program Coordinator, Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History The Trump ...