Foreign Affairs

Turning Down Trump’s Ceasefire Offer Could Cost Russia Everything

Turning Down Trump’s Ceasefire Offer Could Cost Russia Everything

Frontier Centre Senior Fellow Brian Giesbrecht argues that Putin’s rejection of Trump’s ceasefire offer has backfired—highlighting Russia’s military and weaknesses, while uniting Europe and strengthening NATO. Ukraine’s ingenuity and resilience have further signaled its unwillingness to surrender. By passing up what may have been his best chance for a favorable resolution, Putin has likely committed to a drawn-out conflict with diminishing prospects.

Hudson’s Bay Bid Raises Red Flags Over Foreign Influence

Hudson’s Bay Bid Raises Red Flags Over Foreign Influence

Scott McGregor warns that foreign bids for iconic Canadian institutions—like a Chinese-Canadian billionaire’s move to buy Hudson’s Bay—may be more than business. They could be part of Beijing’s broader soft-power push, using culture and commerce to shift influence. In a world of rising tensions and shifting alliances, Canada must stay sharp. Protecting our heritage now means knowing who’s buying—and why.

Canada Can’t Outsource Its Defence To European Allies

Canada Can’t Outsource Its Defence To European Allies

Former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland suggested that Canada could rely on Britain and France for protection from the United States. Lee Harding explains why that idea is dangerously naive. With a shrinking military, aging nuclear subs, and more horses than tanks, Britain can barely defend itself—let alone Canada. Harding breaks down the numbers, the risks, and why Canada must take its own defence seriously.

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