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Global Hotspots Outlook: US-Canada Trade Negotiations Break Down
This week, the U.S. and Canada announced...
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A global adaptation to a new strategic environment will define 2026, driven by the White House’s approach to international relations. Though Washington will continue pursuing de-escalation in select conflict zones, the year ahead will be marked by persistent geopolitical frictions, intensifying hybrid competition, and acute humanitarian pressures.
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Global Hotspots Outlook: US-Canada Trade Negotiations Break Down
This week, the U.S. and Canada announced 50% tariffs on each other’s imports following a breakdown in trade talks, while...
Global Hotspots: Trump threatens Oman and orders force withdrawals from South Korean drills
Milos Maggiore, Andrew Loftesnes, and Jared Jeter look at some of the key developments from the week, including President Trump’s...
