Author: Gregory Halloran

Diplomatic Analysis: Beijing frames US-China relations as a protracted struggle geared towards achieving favourable outcomes. This analysis examines a recently published report by the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR), a think tank linked to China’s Ministry of State Security, regarding the state of US-China relations. Published alongside President Trump’s May 2026 visit to […]

Eroding Trust: The US-Canada Defense Relationship and a Shift Towards Strategic Autonomy Overview The traditionally strong defense and industrial relationship between the United States and Canada is facing unprecedented strain. Recent actions by the US, including the suspension of the Permanent Joint Board on Defense and a lack of consistent commitment to continental economic integration, […]

Diminishing Trust and Diversification Strategies Undermine Decades of Defense Industrial Integration. The relationship between the United States and Canada, historically a cornerstone of North American security, is experiencing a significant deterioration. Recent actions by the US, particularly the suspension of the Permanent Joint Board on Defence and perceived economic coercion, are pushing Canada towards strategic […]