Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Ep. 88: Canadian PM Carney's 2026 World Economic Forum speech
Canadian PM Mark Carney delivered a hard hitting speech declaring the 'rules-based international order' as ruptured and calling for middle powers of the world to unite. While many observers and non-western states have known (and complained) for a long time, this the first time that a Western leader finally yelled out: "The emperor has no clothes."
3 months ago
Great discussion. I’m not sure international rules based order is completely over yet. It is certainly being threatened and much more openly than in the past. The US has always, predominantly, acted in self interest but now without shame so the mask is clearly off. Should the be a change in administration to Democrats and what has been started is continued, albeit a paler shade of red, then I would agree. Meanwhile the US is its own greatest threat when it comes to citizens being disenfranchised and the erosion of participatory democracy where citizens believe they have a role in influencing governments and decisions that best serve their society both domestically and internationally.