Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1588 - Can Canada Lead Again? Middle Power Strategy in a Fragmenting World with Ed Greenspon

On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Edward Greenspon to examine whether Canada can reclaim its leadership role in an increasingly fragmented global order. 🌍 Part 1 — Canada as a Middle PowerWe explore why Canada’s global influence has declined, what its historical leadership in institutions like GATT and peacekeeping can teach us, and whether a renewed international role is still possible. We also discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney’s early leadership and signals of global ambition. 🇨🇦 Part 2 — The Two-Track StrategyCanada’s economic future may depend on balancing two priorities:Diversifying trade beyond the United StatesWhile maintaining strong access to the U.S. market⚠️ Part 3 — Unity at HomeWe examine growing regional tensions and why internal unity is essential for long-term economic and political strength. 🌍 Global ContextFrom the Munich Security Conference to Europe’s defense posture and U.S.–China rivalry, we look at how global fragmentation could create both risks and opportunities for Canada. 🔎 The Big QuestionCan Canada move beyond complacency and rediscover the ambition that once defined its global role — or will it continue to drift while others lead?