Look, an inanimate carbon rod would have been a “pretty big upgrade” on Trudeau, but it is still an inanimate carbon rod, so perhaps some perspective is in order. Carney spoke as if the “international rules-based order” exists (existed?) as a distinct entity separate and apart from American power. an “international rules-based order” is because the Americans wanted it. Critics of American power have long argued that the security and economic prosperity enjoyed for 80 years didn’t actually require U.S. leadership, and so American power may not be needed at all.

Source: National Post January 24, 2026 06:52 UTC