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Derek Burney: Joe Biden’s appeasement of Iran has backfired

Meek warnings to belligerent Tehran haven't protected U.S. bases, allies and commercial ships. Action is the only credible deterrent You can save this...

07.05.2024 30

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Derek H. Burney: The Liberal government missteps behind Canada's productivity emergency

Dismal productivity and declining competitiveness are hobbling our nation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you...

23.04.2024 30

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Derek H. Burney: America must stop dithering on Ukraine — for all our sakes

Procrastination by western allies is putting global democracy at risk You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have...

09.04.2024 10

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Derek H. Burney: As America falters, her foes are emboldened

Profound consequences loom for the United States and the world You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an...

26.03.2024 10

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Derek Burney: Brian Mulroney brought Canada on a remarkable journey

He made decisions intended to serve our interests over 10 years, not for tomorrow’s headline I was proud and privileged to serve Prime Minister...

19.03.2024 10

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Derek H. Burney: Political dysfunction in Washington being felt around the world

The international community needs America to play a confident, lead role in these turbulent times A chaotic Congress and an irresolute administration...

12.03.2024 6

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Derek Burney: We need more academics willing to stand up to the woke establishment

The president of the University of Florida is trying to reinvigorate higher education by giving students the skills they need to succeed Americans are...

05.03.2024 40

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Derek Burney: U.S. impasse on Israel, Ukraine signals waning desire for global leadership

As comedy of congressional errors unfolds, Americans can't get anything done The U.S. Congress made a sorry spectacle of itself last week with a...

13.02.2024 10

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Derek H. Burney: Taiwan caught in the crosshairs of China-U.S. rivalry

Election results confirm desire of self-ruled democracy to remain independent of Beijing Earlier this month, Taiwan voters bravely elected...

30.01.2024 20

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Derek H. Burney: Time to end the costly, ineffective COP climate fests?

A more realistic tone is needed for climate talks, one that refrains from alarmist prophecies and recognizes the need for balance Just before the 28th...

16.01.2024 40

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Derek H. Burney: Ukraine's greatest vulnerability is the fatigue of its allies

The West has helped Ukraine survive the war with Russia — but not enough to secure victory Embattled Ukraine is on the horns of a dilemma. The...

03.01.2024 10

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Derek H. Burney: Biden's precarious stance on China to be tested in coming year

The recent U.S.–China summit was a small, sensible step forward in efforts to avoid outright war. Can that equilibrium be maintained? The most...

12.12.2023 10

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Derek Burney: Trudeau, please take a walk in the snow

The wheels are coming off the Trudeau government and the chorus calling for the Prime Minister to resign is mounting, including among senior Liberals....

28.11.2023 10

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Derek H. Burney: Compounding international crises present Biden's biggest test

The key question now is whether Joe Biden has the capability, mental acuity and congressional support to deter a flurry of global threats As the...

14.11.2023 20

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Derek H. Burney: American southern border woes may bring down Biden

A record-breaking deluge of illegal immigrants and drugs is overwhelming border officials and alarming Americans If global challenges in the Middle...

31.10.2023 10

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Derek H. Burney: Canada's hollow place in the world

The Canadian government has become increasingly irrelevant internationally We are the hollow men We are the stuffed men Leaning together ...

11.10.2023 7

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Derek H. Burney: The politics of climate alarmism

The climate debate has been hijacked by a political narrative that brooks neither dissent nor balance Damaging weather events inevitably lead to...

03.10.2023 10

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Derek H. Burney: Forget talks with Putin. Help Ukraine win this war

If a negotiated settlement gave Moscow rights to any land it seized, it would claim success and invade again Speculation is rife about the...

19.09.2023 10

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Derek H. Burney: New security power group ratchets up pressure on China

The significance of the U.S., Japan and South Korea leaders' summit cannot be overestimated Though the recent summit of leaders from the U.S., Japan...

07.09.2023 9

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