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Inside Trump & Carney's G7 Meeting

CTV News,  June 17, 2025

Featuring: APF Canada Distinguished Fellow, Yves Tiberghien

Excerpt: "There is this problem that Donald Trump loves tariffs, and he's very attached to it," but Tiberghien notes that PM Carney, in a bilateral meeting with Trump on the margins of the G7 Summit, has presented a deal for negotiation to remove tariffs on Canadian imports that "includes raising defence spending in Canada." 

"Eventually, the deal, from what we hear, may still involve some tariffs.... it looks like the U.S. is trying to keep [a] 10% [tariff] with everybody... because they want revenue... so the big deal for Canada is 'can we do better than the 10%?'" 

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says Canada must spell out clear strategy for dealing with China

The Globe and Mail, June 17, 2025

Featuring: Vice-President Research & Strategy, APF Canada, Vina Nadjibulla

Excerpt: Nadjibulla expresses reservations about BC Ferries plan to source new ships instead from China, agreeing with the Manitoba Premier that  Canada needs a made-in-Canada update of the Indo-Pacific strategy. “I think the Premier is right, that more direction from Ottawa is needed.”

Despite China remaining a large trading partner on agriculture and she reminds the public that “concerns that were present with respect to China just a few months ago are still there.

“Just because our relationship with the U.S. is now difficult, it does not mean that the issues around Chinese foreign interference, around transnational repression, the issues around economic coercion and economic security have disappeared.”

G6 After All

Politico - Canada Playbook, June 17, 2025

Featuring: Vice-President Research & Strategy, APF Canada, Vina Nadjibulla

Excerpt: In regards to the Canada-India relationship, Najibulla notes "the change in leadership and the departure of Prime Minister [Justin] Trudeau did create a political opening for reset, but it wasn’t going to be automatic, and required concerted effort and political leadership on both sides. It’s been really encouraging to see Prime Minister Carney do exactly that.

“We expelled diplomats, we paused trade negotiations, we called out India publicly. We now have a law-enforcement process that’s moving ahead and a channel that has been established with India to work on this.”

In her opinion, the G7 Summit has set the stage for much needed “high-level discussions on trade and commerce" between the two nations.

Canada-India ties: Modi, Carney to hold talks at G7 summit

Hindustan Times, June 16, 2025

Featuring: Vice-President Research & Strategy, APF Canada, Vina Nadjibulla

Excerpt: Taking a look at Canada's agenda and goals for the G7 Summit, as well as the expanded guest list including Asia-Pacific nations like Japan, India, south Korea, and Australia, Nadjibulla notes that this is part of Canada’s “review of foreign policy in general to reduce dependence on the United States... It shows Carney wants to diversify Canada’s economic and security partnerships.”

She added that the “Indo” in Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy will “come into greater focus” this week as Canada-India take steps to start rebuilding their bilateral relationship. 

Decryption: Legalization of marriage for all, cheap ceremonies, prides... Thailand attacks LGBT tourism

Libération, June 15, 2025

Featuring: Advisor Research & Communications (Quebec), APF Canada, Alexandre Veilleux 

Excerpt: According to researcher Alexandre Veilleux, this "neoliberal” logic that frames Thailand's Tourism Authority  (TAT) taregttng of LGBTQ+ travelers through offices in cities like New York and Paris isn't new.  

Veilleux explains: “Economic logic appears to work in favour of the LGBTQ+ community in Thailand. Over the years, tourism has helped boost visibility and, consequently, acceptance in a country already known for its tolerant climate. Civil society has been particularly strategic in linking its fight for greater rights to national tourism campaigns.”

CBC'S Natasha Fatah speaks with Vina Nadjibulla of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

CBC National News, June 15, 2025

Featuring: Vice-President Research & Strategy, APF Canada, Vina Nadjibulla

Excerpt: 

Natasha Fatah: "We've heard repeatedly for multiple leaders that the focus is going to be on the economy and in terms of security, the main focus is on Ukraine. But there's no denying the major elephant in the room right now in the last two, three days has been this incredible escalation of fighting between Israel and Iran. How exactly should the G7 manage this?"

Vina Nadjibulla: "Absolutely, you're right, Natasha, that the agenda was already quite full, but of course, the developments in the Middle East are so concerning that it has to be dealt with. And the G7 offers a great platform for leaders to have face-to-face discussions about the ongoing situation, to call for de-escalation. We've seen that a number of individual leaders have already done so, including Prime Minister Carney. They're all in agreement that the situation needs to be contained, that we need to avoid a wider war, and being a G7 statement, a united statement on the issue, I think would be a great outcome for this summit, and something that certainly Prime Minister Carney and others will be working towards."

CTV National News: Global crises set the stage for high-stakes G7 Summit in Alberta

CTV National, June 14, 2025

Featuring: Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy, APF Canada 

Excerpt: 

With global tensions rising, CTV’s Colton Praill previews key issues set to dominate the G7 Summit in Alberta, including the crisis in the Middle East and Canada's invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"We have to find a way to deal with partners who might be difficult, but nonetheless, are important to our economy," said the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla.

Iran-Israel tensions and an unpredictable Trump to dominate G7

Al Jazeera, June 14, 2025

Featuring: Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy, APF Canada

Excerpt: 

Even before this latest flare-up [Israel-Iran], the G7 in its 51st year comes “at a hinge moment because of economic disruptions and but also because of geopolitical shifts,” said Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. Nadjibulla was referring to the global tariffs unleashed earlier this year by Trump as well as a shifting foreign policy for the US under his leadership, with old alliances no longer cared for, as well as an “America First” message.

Against that backdrop, “Prime Minister Carney has been trying to meet the moment and be as purposeful as possible,” Nadjibulla added, pointing to the list of priorities Canada announced last week ahead of the summit.

That list focuses on strengthening global peace and security, including by countering foreign interference and transnational crime, as well as improving responses to wildfires; spurring economic growth by improving energy security, and bringing in public-private partnerships to spur investments.

The priorities announced, important domestically but also internationally, are a “testament” to Carney’s intentions, and “building the economy is front and centre,” said Nadjibulla.

Growing Israel-Iran conflict threatens to dominate G7 summit

The Globe and Mail, June 13, 2025

Featuring: Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy, APF Canada

Excerpt: 

A growing conflict between Israel and Iran threatens to dominate, or derail, the economic prosperity agenda at the Group of Seven summit hosted by Canada that begins Sunday in a Rocky Mountain resort.

Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, said many world leaders are coming to the G7 hoping to talk to Mr. Trump about resolving U.S. tariff threats and the attendance of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky means Russia’s war on Ukraine will not get short shrift.

“Given that Ukraine will be at the table, and given that so many other governments want to discuss tariffs and trade with President Trump, I don’t think those issues can just be ignored,” she said.

What are the stakes for Canada as it hosts the G7 leaders’ summit?

Global News, June 13, 2025

Featuring: Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy, APF Canada

Excerpt: 

Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, said Trump’s election and the growing threat environment requires a “different approach” to diplomatic relations, which is on display under Carney.

The invitation to Modi was particularly necessary, she said, given the size of India’s economy and strategic importance. She added that restoring the relationship with India could lead to further co-operation on the issue of transnational violence and foreign interference.

“I think we need to recognize that in today’s more dangerous world, we need to be able to engage and have high-level talks with counties with whom we have serious disagreements,” she told Global News. “Diplomacy is not a favour to our friends – it’s a tool to advance our interests and protect our values.”

Trump Ripping Up the Free Trade Playbook Comes With $1 Trillion Cost

Bloomberg,  June 13, 2025

Featuring: APF Canada Distinguished Fellow, Yves Tiberghien

Excerpt: "The trade war shock of Trump 2.0 in Canada is immense.

As such, Tiberghien notes that“the name of the game is diversification” for Canada as it reconsiders it's relationship with the united States. “There is a huge incentive now for the government and private sector to search for alternatives and there are only two directions: Asia and Europe. With Asia, the starting point is CPTPP.”

Chipmaker TSMC's climbs to Taiwan's 'sacred mountain'

Les Echos, June 11, 2025

Featuring: APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla

Excerpt: Looking at TMSC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) Nadjibulla expresses hopes that "TSMC's American roots will allow 'large-scale external investment in semiconductors to remain possible outside of Asia,'  if Canada, in turn, manages to 'differentiate its value proposition.' And to fit in with the group's thinking, Canadians will have to 'improve the range of financial support, streamline authorizations, and deepen partnerships' with companies based in Taiwan." 

Canada Goose Built a Luxury Empire by Betting Big on China

The Walrus,  June 10, 2025

Featuring: APF Canada Senior Fellow, Jia Wang

Excerpt: Looking back to the 1980's market reforms and subsequent boom in the 2010's, Wang notes that this was the time in which foreign brands sought to break into the Chinese domestic market. 

“China was the land of opportunity for many decades. It was the place to go if you wanted to grow your business."

Values alone cannot build serious foreign policy

The Globe and Mail,  June 9, 2025

Featuring: APF Canada Senior Fellow, David McKinnon

Excerpt: In an op-ed for The Globe and Mail, McKinnon laminates on Canada's foreign policy missteps. He notes that "for Canada to navigate this [global] disorder, our international engagement needs to be at the centre of policy and public discourse. We can no longer outsource our prosperity and security to global systems or allies or think that our seat at high tables like the Group of Seven is inevitable (or, indeed, that the G7 retains the relevance it had). The burden is now ours, guided by interests, values and a renewed sense of identity and common purpose."

What does Trump 2.0 mean for Canada-China relations?

The Globe and Mail,  June 9, 2025

Featuring: APF Canada Senior Fellow, Lynette Ong

Excerpt: "The Second Trump Administration has brought the United States-led liberal order to the brink. its treachery of the very notion of western alliance has upended enduring security and trade pacts among western democracies when many of its allies such as Canada sent troops to fight along side American forces in Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks." 

International relations expert says India should have a seat at G7 table

Global News  June 7, 2025

Featuring: APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla

Excerpt: Nadjibulla notes that India's invitation to the G7 Summit was a "necessary decision" that "speaks to the significance of India as a regional and increasingly global power." 

At the same, she reminds Canadians that the "relationship with India is complex and has many dimensions." She follows that the legal and diplomatic processes and channels between Canada and India "will need to continue. So this invitation is in no way saying those issues are not important and will not be dealt with." 

Modi’s G7 invite by Canada welcomed by industry

Hindustan Times, June 7, 2025

Featuring: APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla

Excerpt: Regarding India's invitation to the G7 Summit, Nadjjibulla characterizes it as "not a concession, but a strategic necessity” for “Canada’s own interests, for the credibility of the G7 and for a rules-based order now strained by Moscow, Beijing and Washington.”

“With diplomatic finesse and long-term vision, Canada can both defend its values and strengthen ties with India. A G7 invitation should be only the first step in that process."

image Why did Carney invite Indian PM Modi to G7? | Power & Politics

Hindustan Times, June 7, 2025

Featuring: APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla

Excerpt: "It was a difficult decision,... but it was a necessary one... it is important for India to be at the table because the decisions the G7 are going to have with the larger network of partners have immediate implications for India and will then need to be followed up on by India

"It sets the stage for the long road ahead in rebuilding this relationships and finding justice and accountability for the concerns Canada has. 

"We can't just engage in diplomacy with those whom we like. Diplomacy is not a gift to our friends, its not a concessions, its an necessary tool to advance our interests and defends our values."

Prime Minister Carney’s G7 invite to Modi sends ‘wrong’ message, Liberal MP says

Global News, June 7, 2025

Featuring: APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla

Excerpt: Nadjibulla notes that Canada is "in a different moment when it comes to international relations" with India compared to the other G6 nations

“From tariffs to the trade agenda and to the realignment that we’re seeing around the world of different powers, I think it’s important for Canada to approach diplomacy differently." 

The China Challenge in Critical Minerals: The Case for Asymmetric Resilience

The Diplomat, June 6, 2025

Featuring: APF Canada Senior Fellow, Pascale Massot

Excerpt: "China is the dominant player in global critical minerals supply chains, especially in the midstream segments... As geopolitical strategic competition with China heats up, the realization that this paradigm is ill adapted to the pursuit of economic security has set Western governments scrambling to put together a set of responses building on the de-risking agenda" 

Massot proposes a "asymmetric resilience" model when it comes to critical mineral supply chains which would "recalibrate the balance of strength and vulnerability between China and the West by modulating each side’s exposure to risk and developing targeted areas of dominance along global supply chains."