The biggest threat to Ukraine now is a distracted West
Although the success has been impressive, it leaves two concerns for Ukrainians going forward: an exhausted army and a distracted West.
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Richard Shimooka: Putin is playing a bad hand, but Europe is in for a hard winter
Denied his initial objectives of the complete conquest of Ukraine, Putin must salvage what he can, partly to avoid potential domestic fallout and threats to his regime’s stability.
Neal Dolan: Canada can’t afford to stay silent on China’s residential schools for Uyghurs
Is there not some inconsistency, not to say hypocrisy, in performing ceremonials of public remorse about human rights crimes committed in the past while responding cautiously to similar offenses being committed in the present on a far larger scale, albeit in distant places?
Western support has enabled Ukraine's critical counteroffensives
Thus far, the provision of Western arms and doctrinal concepts have undoubtedly been decisive in assisting the Ukrainian government to defend its territory.
‘Everything fell apart’: Coalition forces interpreter Jamil Hassan’s harrowing escape from Kabul
This episode of Hub Dialogues features host Sean Speer in conversation with former Afghan interpreter Jamil Hassan. They discuss his service with coaltion forces and what it was like to experience the Taliban takeover.
As Canada tries to counter Russian disinformation, experts urge a similar effort against China
Disinformation isn’t new. Just ask the Trojans. Whispers and lies have always been as useful as clubs, swords, and bullets when it comes to warfare. Things are no different today,…
The United States vs. China: Economist Fred Bergsten explains why framing this rivalry as a ‘new Cold War’ is a big mistake
Economist Fred Bergsten joins Hub Dialogues to discuss why falling into a new Cold War between America and China would be a mistake and why conditional, competitive cooperation between the two rivals is essential for mutual success.
But who will police the anti-racism consultants? The Hub Roundtable digs into the ‘inevitable trouble’ of our identity obsession
This week’s Hub Dialogue Roundtable episode focuses on extremist behaviour hitting the headlines this week, Canada’s strategy for China, and our widening gender divide.
Is Trump going to jail? The Hub Roundtable discusses the mayhem at Mar-a-Lago
This week’s Hub Dialogue roundtable discusses the F.B.I.’s search of former President Donald Trump’s home in Florida, looking for what the Washington Post described as “nuclear documents.” We also digest Thursday’s gathering of moderate conservatives in Edmonton.
Weapons for Ukraine—and Canada
In most countries, replacing donated weapons would be a no-brainer. In this nation, however, the defence procurement system is completely broken, and there is no indication that the government will provide the necessary funds.
