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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

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Canada needs a real Arctic strategy. The new prime minister doesn’t have one.

Carney’s proposed Arctic strategy reflects his fixation on green policies rather than concrete security needs.

28.03.2025 10

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Canada’s parochial panic about Trump’s America is ridiculous

Much of the alarmist rhetoric in Canada stems from a fundamental failure to grasp the evolution of U.S. strategic thought.

10.03.2025 10

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

A realist analysis: This is Zelensky’s war

Ultimately, this war did not have to happen. The interaction of systemic pressures with human flaws drove Ukraine into conflict.

26.02.2025 10

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

A strong Canada is good for the US — Americans should welcome Canadian nationalism

A nationalist Canada is not a Canada that resents the U.S. — it is one that understands its own value in the world and strengthens North America by...

16.02.2025 6

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

'Centrist dads' (and moms) are the quiet leaders we need

The attacks on centrism stem from a fundamental misreading of history and politics.

12.02.2025 10

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

The Middle East’s new ‘cold war’: Gulf states against neo-Ottoman Turkey

The fall of the Assad regime has shattered the Middle East status quo.

14.01.2025 60

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Open auditions to be America’s 51st state

The U.S. already has 50 states — and all of them are less of a mess than Canada or Britain.

09.01.2025 10

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

A flawed peacemaker: Jimmy Carter was wrong on Hamas and Israel

By failing to fully appreciate the asymmetry between a democratic state defending itself against terrorism and an organization committed to that...

31.12.2024 10

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Trump isn’t manifesting destiny, he’s mastering the media

This latest round of territorial musings is vintage Trump — provocative, headline-grabbing and unserious.

28.12.2024 8

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Neo-Ottoman Turkey’s triumph over its regional rivals

Turkey’s success in post-Assad Syria stems from its multifaceted strategy combining military strength, economic investment and ideological appeal.

24.12.2024 4

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Protecting undersea cables from sabotage without triggering a storm

A measured response is needed that strengthens resilience without adding fuel to an already volatile geopolitical environment.

17.12.2024 5

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point

For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military...

02.12.2024 5

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Calling Trump ‘fascist’ displays historical ignorance

While Trump’s rhetoric and some policies may be authoritarian and nationalistic, they lack the full structure and ideological underpinnings of...

22.11.2024 5

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

The sky isn’t falling: Trump’s foreign policy won’t be a catastrophe

While Trump’s approach is far from traditional, it’s neither reckless nor isolationist. Instead, it represents a strategy of restraint aimed at...

09.11.2024 10

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Strategic restraint is the wisest course in confronting Iran’s nuclear program

Iran’s nuclear program remains one of the greatest threats to Middle Eastern stability, but an all-out rush to war is neither necessary nor wise.

01.11.2024 4

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

The end of US global dominance presents an opportunity for America

Clinging to hegemony leads only to more costly interventions and strategic failures, as evidenced by recent decades of U.S. foreign policy.

15.10.2024 4

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Israel’s moral dilemma and the tragedy of war

The tragic irony here is that while Israel is scrutinized for the civilian casualties that occur despite its precautions, its adversaries are...

06.10.2024 3

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Is Israel’s pager attack prelude to a full invasion of Lebanon?

This recent campaign raises crucial questions about Israel’s broader strategic goals.

23.09.2024 3

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

The identity trap and the dangers of 'gnostic liberalism'

Yascha Mounk’s new book “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time” arrives at a crucial juncture for American liberalism.

19.09.2024 3

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Ukraine’s Kursk incursion: A fool's errand that may allow a Russian victory

The Kursk incursion has dispersed Ukrainian forces, allowing the Russian military to focus on the current center of gravity in this conflict and...

04.09.2024 3

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Ukraine’s Kursk offensive is a huge strategic error

This reckless gambit diverts critical resources from the primary battlefield while offering negligible strategic gain.

18.08.2024 8

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor

Be wary of simplistic historical analogies for present crises

At the heart of this problem lies the human tendency to seek patterns.

17.07.2024 2

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Andrew Latham, Opinion Contributor