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Canada-Europe defence ties can hyperlink ‘membership of nations,’ says German envoy – Nationwide

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Canada-Europe defence ties can hyperlink ‘membership of nations,’ says German envoy – Nationwide

If Canada decides to buy submarines from Germany, it would mean tightening ties with a “club of countries” in Europe as it looks to meet NATO defence spending goals and face an uncertain world, Germany’s ambassador says. Matthias Lüttenberg, Germany’s ambassador to Canada, sat down with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson in an interview airing … Read more

Antarctic treaty beneath stress as member international locations collect in Italy

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Antarctic treaty beneath stress as member international locations collect in Italy

For 65 years, an international treaty forged at the height of the Cold War has governed Antarctica. But with rising geopolitical tensions, consensus is increasingly hard to find. “Up until just a few years ago, we talked about the Antarctic Treaty as a framework for peace and stability in the Antarctic region, and the Arctic … Read more