Canada’s Independence Is at Risk— And Its Best Option isn’t the USA

In this episode of The Jay Martin Show, geopolitical strategist and bestselling author Parag Khanna unpacks Canada's strategic crossroads amid growing U.S. protectionism and shifting global power dynamics. From trade realignment and Arctic geopolitics to the emergence of a multipolar world, Khanna offers a sweeping analysis of where Canada fits in—and how it can thrive.

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0:00 – Canada's Strategic Crossroads

4:13 – Is Canada Wasting Its Potential?

8:27 – What Makes a Country Truly Strong?

12:04 – Seeking Optionality Outside Canada

14:29 – Who Are Canada’s Best Global Trade Partners?

18:24 – The Arctic: Global Trade’s New Frontier

23:03 – What's Behind the “51st State” Rhetoric?

27:15 – Could Canada Deepen Ties with Greenland?

31:17 – Did the U.S. Quietly Take Over the Panama Canal?

33:28 – Is the South China Sea the Next War Zone?

36:27 – China’s Real Playbook for Taiwan

40:36 – Would the U.S. Sit Out a Taiwan Conflict?

46:06 – Which Emerging Markets Are Truly Investable?

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