Value-Based Realism and the Reconstruction of Middle-Power Agency: A Geopolitical Analysis of Canada’s 2026 Strategic Realignment
Editor’s Note: This report analyzes the strategic pivot in Canadian foreign and economic policy following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s landmark address at the 2026 World Economic Forum. It examines the "Value-Based Realism" doctrine against the backdrop of fracturing U.S.-Canada relations and emerging global alignments in the "emerging world order". 1 Disclaimer: This report is for informational and research purposes only. The geopolitical and economic analyses contained herein are based on policy documents, speech transcripts, and expert projections available as of January 20, 2026. Actual geopolitical outcomes and economic results may vary significantly due to shifting international dynamics and legislative developments. Value-Based Realism and the Reconstruction of Middle-Power Agency: A Geopolitical Analysis of Canada’s 2026 Strategic Realignment The global geopolitical landscape of 2026 has entered a state of definitive "rupture," a term art...