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Derek H. Burney

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Derek Burney: It's time to be bold, Canada

Derek Burney: It's time to be bold, Canada
26.03.2025 10

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Derek Burney: Retaliate and rebuild, Canada. We'll be better for it

13.03.2025 10

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Derek Burney: Ten tips for dealing with Donald Trump

We should wage a war of fact, not emotion. Decades of mutual benefit should not be jettisoned by the zany impulses of one man

02.03.2025 20

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Derek H. Burney: Tumultuous times with Trump

19.02.2025 10

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Derek Burney: Trump crassly betrays decades of mutual economic benefit

The president has a uniquely warped view about the value of tariffs

10.02.2025 8

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Derek Burney: Trump is enjoying a post-election honeymoon. Will it last?

The president's promise of an America on the rise, with prosperity for the working class and secure borders, is resonating with voters across the...

27.01.2025 10

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Derek Burney: Lengthy U.S. government transition process must be overhauled

Uncertainty about real power in Washington during a transition creates vulnerability at home and abroad You can save this article by registering...

08.01.2025 10

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Derek Burney: Driving Mr. Carter — my unusual excursion through London with a newly minted president

Jimmy Carter was an honourable gentleman in every sense of the word You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have...

30.12.2024 10

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Derek Burney: My strange three years amid the craziness of South Korean politics

First there were protests, then the president was assassinated. The last time I saw his replacement, he had me frog-marched out of the building You...

10.12.2024 5

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Derek Burney: The deplorables strike back

Democrats' refusal to focus on economics and immigration allowed Trump to realign the political map You can save this article by registering for...

13.11.2024 3

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Derek Burney: Future looks dim for the embattled World Trade Organization

A major Canadian casualty of the current WTO paralysis is the never-ending softwood lumber dispute with the U.S. You can save this article by...

29.10.2024 3

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Derek Burney: Israel's stunning bid for peace through strength

Crippling attacks on Hamas, Hezbollah are shifting the balance of power in the Middle East You can save this article by registering for free here....

16.10.2024 3

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Derek Burney: A wake-up call from RBC’s Dave McKay

Canada is on the 'wrong path' and fundamental change is needed, especially in our relationship with the U.S. You can save this article by...

01.10.2024 3

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Derek Burney: America must beware the perils of isolationism

Condoleezza Rice warns of the new 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' — populism, nativism, isolationism and protectionism You can save this article...

18.09.2024 2

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Derek Burney: Give Ukraine what it needs to end this war

How many lives might have been saved had the U.S. given Kyiv its unequivocal support? You can save this article by registering for free here. Or...

04.09.2024 2

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Derek Burney: EVs sales and production clash with market realities

High costs and low performance undermines green agenda You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account....

27.08.2024 2

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Derek Burney: The axis of autocrats must be confronted

As China and North Korea disrupt, Iran and Russia play cleverly to fears of escalation. The West can deter them, but lacks the will You can save...

13.08.2024 3

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Derek Burney: No good news for Canada amid U.S. election convulsions

While Trump's 'America First' agenda would be detrimental to Canadian interests, Harris's trade policies may be no better You can save this article...

30.07.2024 1

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