Front Burner Mark Carney and the New World Order
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Jan 20, 2026 Aaron Wherry, a senior political correspondent known for his sharp insights on Canadian politics, dives into Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent world stage maneuvers. They discuss Carney's evolving view on China and the so-called 'new world order.' The conversation highlights Canada’s tricky military decisions regarding Greenland and its implications on U.S. relations. Wherry also examines the balancing act between values-driven and pragmatic foreign policies, emphasizing the complexities of global alliances in today's geopolitical climate.
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Arctic Moves Trigger U.S. Blowback Risk
- Canada must weigh Arctic deployments against possible U.S. retaliation like tariffs.
- Aaron Wherry notes Canada fears U.S. reactions when considering NATO exercises in Greenland.
Defense Investment To Avoid 'Defending Against Help'
- Strengthening Canada's Arctic defenses prevents allies from claiming responsibility to "help."
- Wherry cites a defense argument: invest so the U.S. can't justify stepping in for you.
Pragmatic Pivot Toward China
- Mark Carney frames Canada's pivot to China as pragmatic engagement with a changing global landscape.
- He argues we must "take the world as it is, not as we wish it to be."