The unavoidable breach

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The geopolitical foundations of the Western world are shaking. In a historic move in Strasbourg, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a proposal that will permanently reshape the world order: Canada is set to become the first “associate member” of the European Union. This “alliance for the future”, driven by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, is much more than a diplomatic gesture; it is a survival pact against a hostile Washington. The strategic shift is complete now that Canada has officially asked to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a military coalition of ten North Atlantic states.

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The unavoidable breach