Matters concerning foreign affairs normally go missing in action during federal elections. Given recent threats from ...

June 2024 saw the tenth direct election to the European Parliament (EP), after which the members (MEPs) sat in eight different transnational (party) political groups. Post-election, Ursula von der ...

Hussein is a journalist and writer based in Ottawa, specializing in political reporting and Middle East affairs. His work centers on peace advocacy, cross-border dialogue, and exploring the human ...

Recent days have confirmed that the United States is no longer a reliable NATO ally. President Donald Trump is discussing with Vladimir Putin a settlement of the Ukraine war, unilaterally conceding ...

It was always an ambitious project of the French President to convene an “AI Action Summit” in Paris (February 10-11, 2025) bringing together participants from over 100 countries including government, ...

India-Canada bilateral relations are ripe with opportunities and can be buoyed by increasing trade, building education and security partnerships and sharing technology expertise. Open Canada is an ...

International relations – not just the wars, but the study of discipline – are at a critical juncture, demanding urgent action. The modern nation-state emerged from the Peace of Westphalia (1648), ...

Formed in 1982 as an extension of Iran’s ideological aspirations, Hezbollah was never initially designed for Israel-centric resistance, despite its rhetoric. Instead, Hezbollah’s primary purpose was ...

The Red Passport. The special passport used by Canadian diplomats accredited abroad or travelling from Ottawa on high-level business. Louise Blais, Jeremy Kinsman and Peter Donolo have all held the ...

Amid global crises and shifting alliances, Canada’s NDP seeks to reconcile rhetoric with actionable leadership. Open Canada is an online magazine published by the Canadian International Council that ...

The Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, recorded a decisive victory in Britain’s general election earlier this month. Its majority in the House of Commons is the largest won by any government since ...