Hub Podcasts David Frum: Foreign policy chaos in Canada and the U.S.
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May 22, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, leading author and journalist David Frum discusses the rise of antisemitism in Canada and the U.S., sparked by a tragic event in Washington, D.C. He critiques the Trump administration's fixation on South Africa, arguing it distracts from critical domestic issues. Frum also emphasizes the need for Canada to reassess its foreign policy priorities in the face of global conflict. Additionally, he sheds light on the chaotic governance style in today's White House, contrasting it with more structured past administrations.
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Rising Anti-Jewish Incitement Risk
- Anti-Jewish incitement has surged in North America over 18 months, enabled by radical groups and extreme sympathizers.
- Governments have tolerated this as a cost of business, risking violence spreading to Canada despite stricter gun laws.
Refute Lies to Combat Incitement
- Governments must actively refute destructive falsehoods like imminent famine or genocide to prevent legitimizing incitement.
- Avoid vague condemnations; specifically call out anti-Semitism to effectively counter the threat.
Canada's Foreign Policy Dilemma
- Canada risks losing trust in Washington by veering against Israel, but its core interests remain north-south, not EU-focused.
- Israel-Palestine conflict requires security solutions, not admonishments, for meaningful progress.
