foreign policy

Balancing Act: PM Mark Carney Refuses to Rule Out Canadian Involvement in Iran Conflict

Balancing Act: PM Mark Carney Refuses to Rule Out Canadian Involvement in Iran Conflict

Canberra (Rajeev Sharma) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled a potential shift in Canada’s military posture, stating on Thursday that his government cannot "categorically rule out" participation in the intensifying conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Speaking during a high-profile diplomatic visit to Australia, Carney’s remarks underscore the growing pressure on Ottawa to support traditional allies despite significant reservations regarding the legality and unilateral nature of the current military campaign. While Carney emphasized that Canada is not currently a participant in the hostilities, he acknowledged the volatile nature of the situation. "One can never categorically rule…
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India Non-Committal on Revival of RIC Talks Despite Push from Russia and China

India Non-Committal on Revival of RIC Talks Despite Push from Russia and China

New Delhi, July 17, 2025 — India on Thursday signaled caution over reviving the long-dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral talks, stating that any such move would only happen at a “mutually convenient” time. The government made it clear that no meeting has been scheduled yet, despite public signals from Moscow and Beijing suggesting readiness to resume dialogue.The matter surfaced after Russia’s deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko expressed hope about the RIC mechanism resuming soon, noting that Moscow is already in discussions with both India and China. “We are interested in making this format work,” he said, underlining that all three nations…
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