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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.

December 2, 2025
Country reports

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?

December 2, 2025
Country reports

Atlantic Spotlight Series

Please read new policy series "Atlantic Spotlight", in which experts publish their assessments on current security policy issues prioritizing transatlantic partnership.

Read articles of the 2025/2026 period, and we invite you all to read publications, and write any feedback/opinions you might have!

September 11, 2025
Country reports
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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.

Dr. Bernd Althusmann
May 6, 2025
Country reports
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Canada faces the threat of a trade war with the U.S. in this election year!

The EU and Canada should respond more strongly together.

The punitive tariffs threatened by U.S. President Trump against Canada and Mexico have only been postponed, not canceled. There will be losers on both sides – not just in the U.S. and Canada, but also in Europe. Canada and the EU are already preparing effective countermeasures. As in 2018, the EU is once again focusing on trade with the U.S. The CETA agreement could serve as a suitable and joint protective shield for both partners. The ongoing election campaign in Canada is unexpectedly being pushed in a new direction as a result.

Dr. Bernd Althusmann
February 18, 2025
Country reports
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The U.S. Elections and the End of Comfort for the Canadian Government

Just a few weeks before taking over the G7 presidency, the election campaign in Canada is already well underway

The presidential elections in the U.S. have triggered an unexpectedly hectic activity in Canadian government policy. For Justin Trudeau's minority government, which was almost written off, new opportunities have emerged—at least in the short term—to demonstrate its ability to act in challenging times. Just a few weeks before taking over the G7 presidency, the election campaign in Canada is already well underway. The Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, continue to lead decisively in all polls.

Dr. Bernd Althusmann
December 12, 2024
Country reports

Countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference

Lessons from the 2024 European Elections

This report, "Countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference – Lessons from the 2024 European Elections" assesses responses to foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) in the European Union (EU) and Canada. It highlights regulatory frameworks, best practices, and challenges to countering these threats, and offers valuable lessons for Canadian policymakers.

Ferdinand Alexander Gehringer
November 25, 2024
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Slow, Agonizing - and Unstoppable: the End of the Trudeau Era is Approaching

The Prime Minister and his difficult farewell to power

Canada in the summer of 2024: the government's run of bad luck - critics would say ongoing poor performance - has continued for almost 20 months. Hardly a week goes by without a new piece of bad news hitting the media. In the face of this misery, however, the head of government appears outwardly unimpressed - for now.

Dr. Norbert Eschborn
July 31, 2024
Country reports
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June Briefing

Does it still exist? Canada's geopolitical significance

KAS Canada Briefings are monthly reports that cover important national issues.

June 12, 2024
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THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

March Briefing

In urgent need of reform - Canada's healthcare system in crisis

KAS Canada Briefings are monthly reports that cover important national issues.

March 12, 2024
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