Publications

Atlantic Spotlight Series IV

Bitte lesen Sie die neue Politikreihe „Atlantic Spotlight“, die Unabhängigkeit der Ukraine prägt unsere gemeinsame Zukunft.

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Newsletter special- Top news on CUSMA

This special edition of our monthly newsletter provides a brief assessment of the U.S. administration's announced strategic shift away from the CUSMA Agreement, which was renegotiated in 2018 and entered into force in 2020.

The Transatlantic Tilt

Canadians warm to Germany and Europe as confidence in the United States becomes less certain.

The Transatlantic Tilt: Canadians Warm to Germany and Europe as Confidence in the United States Becomes Less Certain presents findings from a national survey conducted by Nanos Research in May 2026 on behalf of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada. The survey explores Canadian views of Germany, Europe, and the United States, revealing growing support for stronger Canada–Germany cooperation and an increasing recognition of Europe's importance as a partner in security, defense, and international engagement.

Atlantic Spotlight Series III

Entdecken Sie weitere Beiträge in unserer neuen Politikreihe „Atlantic Spotlight“, Tschornobyl und Saporischschja – es reicht!

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Atlantic Spotlight Series II

Bitte lesen Sie die neue Politikreihe „Atlantic Spotlight“, Russlands Krieg gegen die Ukraine gilt als Versuch Vladimir Putin's, russischen Einfluss wiederherzustellen.

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Is a ‘world order in upheaval’ leading Canada into a new leadershiprole?

Why geopolitical upheavals will redefine Canada's role in the international world order and in the transatlantic alliance

The ongoing trade war with the United States remains one of the country’s greatest challenges. Canada therefore intends to further expand its partnerships with Europe and the Indo‑Pacific region. As early as November 2025, Carney spoke of an epochal rupture and a shift toward a new world order that may be shaped by serious conflicts and a closer alignment among middle powers. The anticipated withdrawal of the United States could herald profound changes to the “old NATO” and necessitate a new security architecture. Canada will now have to demonstrate its readiness to assume greater responsibility and leadership as a middle power. However, the challenges facing the incumbent Carney government remain enormous—particularly on the domestic front. High unemployment, especially among younger generations, a shortage of affordable housing, and substantial defence spending require clear answers and a decisive political course. Prime Minister Carney and his minority government must deliver.

Canada’s Arctic in the geopolitical spotlight: USA vs. China

Read how Canadian Arctic is becoming a geopolitical hotspot where the USA and China are seeking to gain influence using different strategies, written by Ms. Pauline Springer.

The Canadian Arctic is becoming a geopolitical hotspot where the USA and China are seeking to gain influence using different strategies. For Canada, this means growing dependence in terms of security policy and the danger of creeping influence—with direct consequences for sovereignty and indigenous communities in the north.

Enduring Partnership or Ambitious Agenda?

Read the article by Dr. Lilit Klein, Insights into International Order from Canada and the EU’s Security and Defence Partnership.

Take a look at what drives this unprecedented security cooperation between two prominent middle powers, and what insights does it offer into an evolving international order shaped by changing strategic commitments?

Atlantic Spotlight Series I

Please read the new “Atlantic Spotlight” policy series, the Canada-Germany Critical Minerals Partnership.

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Canada has voted

A new course is being set

In the midst of a serious crisis with the USA, Canada is once again governed by a Liberal minority government following early elections. Despite good results, the Conservatives miss out on what they thought was a certain election victory. Canada appears to be on the way to a two-party system.