Derisking vs. Decoupling: A Critical Choice for Canada in a Time of Global Realignment and China’s Increasing Threat

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As Canada navigates a shifting geopolitical landscape shaped by trade tensions, great power rivalry, and mounting hybrid threats, a pressing question looms: Should Canada decouple from authoritarian regimes, particularly China, or pursue a policy of strategic derisking? The answer will define our national security, economic sovereignty, and credibility among democratic allies.