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The world’s critical minerals supply chain is at a … and refining stages has exposed serious vulnerabilities for Western economies and their allies. Australia’s abundant … to the 1973–74 OPEC oil embargo, which sent global oil prices surging nearly  fourfold within a year. The IEA had in …

export capacity, allowing access to new markets in the Indo-Pacific. It marks a first step towards  much-needed … economic uncertainty, and prolonged conflicts, sending oil prices up and down in a way more volatile than many had … flowing through U.S.-linked pipelines. Amid Canada’s need for diversification, discussions around China’s role in …

Senior Business Adviser, Bennet Jones LLP (Canada) The Honourable John Manley, P.C., C.C., became Chair of … Adviser at Bennett Jones LLP since September 2019. He is best known as a former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. He … in the Canadian Parliament from 1988 to 2004 as M.P. for Ottawa South. From 1993 to 2003, he was a Minister in the …

The Takeaway As the U.S. and China continue to deploy … with security, technology, climate action, and mobility.  For Canada, the deal could serve as a benchmark as it pursues … window for both sides to act. India offered the EU its best deal thus far.  The EU–India FTA grants the EU India’s …

In 2022 , Sri Lanka became the first Indo-Pacific country in decades to default on its … in its first year, has managed to maintain the momentum for reforms.  At first glance, Sri Lanka’s comeback seems … were strained by higher taxes and adjustments in utility prices to reflect the true cost of production and reduce …

was convened on November 24, 2025, in New Delhi, India, by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, in partnership with the Ananta Aspen Centre and the High Commission of Canada in India. This Track 1.5 … Critical Minerals Reserve: What are the Lessons for Canada? Key Takeaways from the Strategic Dialogue: Move …

As relations between Québec and South Korea evolve at an unprecedented pace, this episode examines how the two have emerged as key strategic partners in the … trajectory of Québec–Korea relations and the opportunities for deeper co-operation in diplomacy, trade, and multilateral …

at a moment when Canada is also navigating threats from the Trump administration. From Ottawa’s perspective, the objectives are clear and pragmatic: explore trade and investment opportunities, … need to manage three things: resist Beijing’s pressure for political compliance, keep economic security and …

Myanmar is living through one of the most profound and uncertain moments in its modern history. Since the … different set   of questions:   What futures are plausible for Myanmar? What forces are shaping them? And what choices — …

The Takeaway The 17th BRICS Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro, … members — the original five (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and new entrants Egypt, Ethiopia, … minerals. In Brief  The expanded BRICS bloc accounts for approximately  40 per cent of global GDP, compared to 28 …