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CIPS / CÉPI @cepi-cips.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Join us October 2! Featuring Nisha Shah, Cesar Jaramillo, Robin Collins, Andrew Rasiulis, Peggy Mason, Tariq Rauf, @brankamarijan.bsky.social, Sam Vaez, Anna Nadibaidze, Ernie Regehr, Walter Dorn, @jessicawestphd.bsky.social, Paul Meyer, @michaelmanulak.bsky.social & David Angell. > bit.ly/4xDZYRF

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Excuse the geek-out: one of the things I love most about the @carleton.ca campus is the wildlife we often catch a glimpse of. Here is a red-tailed hawk in the middle of campus this morning, perched high up projecting its raspy, menacing kee-ee-aw call. Last week, it was an osprey.

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Is “values-based realism” a strategy—or just defensive tactics? In the @theglobeandmail.com, I argue that ad hoc coalitions are useful in a crisis, but cannot substitute for institutions. Multilateralism isn’t wishful thinking; it’s hard-nosed strategy. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

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Opinion: Ad hoc coalitions aren’t going to cut it for Canada in the new world order

The Carney government is orienting Canada’s foreign policy toward ‘plurilateral’ coalitions. But these still need to be backed by a UN willing to perform its peace and security role

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Is "values-based realism" the right path for Canada? @MarkJCarney & @alexstubb push ad hoc coalitions, but it's a false choice. A realistic foreign policy demands effective multilateralism, not retreat. Check out my latest in @policymag.bsky.social www.policymagazine.ca/the-false-ch...

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

PM @mark-carney.bsky.social speech yesterday made clear: we’re in a period of rupture, not transition. Middle powers can’t rely on old assumptions. Much of the analysis closely echoes an argument Lloyd Axworthy, Allan Rock, and I made last year in Policy. www.policymagazine.ca/the-time-has...

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The Time Has Come for Canada to Hit Back - Policy Magazine

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James Hollway @jhollway.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Looking forward to having Duncan back to share this paper, written together with @michaelmanulak.bsky.social , that seeks to understand institutional change

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The United Nations is facing its toughest test in decades—budget cuts & waning support. What role should Canada play at this crossroads? My new piece for the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. blogue.corim.qc.ca/un-crossroads/

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CIPS / CÉPI @cepi-cips.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

La table ronde finale de l'atelier du 22 septembre portera sur le thème « Sauver les meubles : la gouvernance climatique ». Avec @greenprofgreen.bsky.social, Daniel Muth et @ryankatzrosene.bsky.social, sous la présidence de @michaelmanulak.bsky.social. >>> bit.ly/4m6PBzv

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CIPS / CÉPI @cepi-cips.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The final panel for the Sept.22nd workshop will discuss “Saving the Furniture: Climate Governance”. Featuring @greenprofgreen.bsky.social, Daniel Muth & @ryankatzrosene.bsky.social, chaired by @michaelmanulak.bsky.social Register to join virtually 💻 >>> bit.ly/3V9kNmY

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Amid volatility, it’s tempting to respond with outrage. Stoics remind us that leadership is about clarity, discipline, & principle. Focusing on what we control. In @foreignpolicy.com, I explore how Stoicism can inform foreign policy today. There is a reason these ideas have survived for 2000+ years

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What the Stoic Philosophers Can Teach Today’s Policymakers

The pursuit of virtue helps guide foreign policy in chaotic times.

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Going to the polls today with foreign policy on your mind? Here is a comparison of the platforms of@mark-carney.bsky.social's @liberalca.bsky.social & Pierre Poilievre Conservatives. The difference is stark. They have very different visions for Canada's global role blogue.corim.qc.ca/election-for...

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The Stark Difference Between the Liberal and Conservative Platforms on Foreign Policy | Blogue CORIM

La politique étrangère, la défense nationale et le commerce extérieur ont occupé une large place durant la présente campagne électorale. Les deux grands partis, les Libéraux et les Conservateurs, ont ...

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Sixth, Stoics see obstacles as drivers for growth. Aurelius said “The impediment to action advances action, what stands in the way becomes the way.” Though much today appears bleak, Stoics see an opportunity to improve our condition. Crises often precede change. 7/7

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Fifth, those in power must be governed by integrity through the pursuit of virtue. Concern even for one’s life and reputation are intolerable impediments to virtue. This emphasis seems alien to modern sensibilities, where the self-interested will to power is assumed and widely condoned .6/7

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Fourth, Stoics emphasize the need for reflection. Stoic foreign policy is guided by a similar reflective ethos, via good policy planning and strategic analysis. In today’s social media-dominated world, there is less time for careful analysis. Stoics would guard against reactivity. 5/7

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Third, Stoics draw a stark line between things within their control and things beyond. Stoic foreign policymakers direct their attention and efforts to what they can control, including national flourishing and contributing to global public goods. 4/7

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Second, Stoics such as Cato the Younger and Marcus Aurelius, were strong believers in institutions as checks on the abuse of power. Stoics prioritize the common good. For Aurelius, “What injures the hive injures the bee.” Attacks on (inter)national institutions are hugely problematic for Stoics 3/7

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

First, Stoics focus on pursuing four Cardinal Virtues: Justice, Prudence, Temperance, & Fortitude. Stoics have little patience for realpolitik, or an ill-disciplined, self-serving approach to statecraft. Stoics pursue virtue in all things. A Stoic Foreign Policy reflects this.2/7

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

What would Stoics say about Donald Trump and current U.S. foreign policy? A thread on my new article in @foreignpolicy.com on Stoicism and foreign policy. It turns out that the Stoics can teach us a lot . I draw six main implications from Stoic ethics. 1/7 foreignpolicy.com/2025/04/18/f...

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What the Stoic Philosophers Can Teach Today’s Policymakers

The pursuit of virtue helps guide foreign policy in chaotic times.

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Canada is entering a period of threats to national unity and its sovereignty. It has a vital interest in global rules & institutions. We need greater unity at home, including something more closely resembling a foreign policy consensus 6/6

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

As an analyst of world affairs, I was surprised by the extent of the divergence. While the Liberal platform seeks to advance Canada's core national interests in cooperation, the Conservative approach is a striking departure from the Conservative foreign policy tradition. 5/6

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Pierre Poilievre's platform entails an historic retreat from the world. He'd cut international assistance and support to global institutions. The platform is animated by its opposition to "hostile" regimes. This is a striking departure from past Conservative governments 4/6

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

On other issues, however, there are stark differences. The @liberalca.bsky.social would engage actively in the world. They'd conduct a foreign policy review, enhance Canada's diplomatic presence abroad, & would be engaged multilaterally to reinforce a rules-based international order 3/6

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

There are some areas where the differences are smaller, especially on Canada-U.S. relations, Defence spending, and Arctic Security. On these issues @mark-carney.bsky.social and Pierre Poilievre present similar visions. 2/6

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

What foreign policy lessons can we learn from the Stoics? Many, it turns out. Check out my latest in @foreignpolicy.com, where I derive ancient lessons for the current period of global disorder. @npsia.bsky.social @balsillieschool.bsky.social @politicsoxford.bsky.social

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Francis. His pontificate was truly transformational. His climate advocacy & encyclical, Laudato Si, influenced the Paris Climate Conference. His emphasis on the poor and marginalized was a reminder to a world increasingly turning its back on them.

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

What can foreign policymakers learn from the Stoics? A lot, it turns out. In my latest with @foreignpolicy.com, I draw six lessons from Stoicism for the current political moment. How do Donald Trump and other current leaders measure up? Spoiler: Not very well. foreignpolicy.com/2025/04/18/f...

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What the Stoic Philosophers Can Teach Today’s Policymakers

The pursuit of virtue helps guide foreign policy in chaotic times.

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The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs @npsia.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

NPSIA’s @michaelmanulak.bsky.social argues it's time for Canada to rediscover the Commonwealth as a tool of foreign policy. His new op-ed in The Hill Times explores its renewed potential in a divided world. 🌍 📖 Read it here: www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0... #cdnfp #Commonwealth #NPSIA

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Last month, Lloyd Axworthy, Allan Rock, & I wrote that Canada should mobilize a diplomatic coalition to push back on U.S. coercion. We called on our friends to back Canada. These calls are even more true today. Check it out! www.policymagazine.ca/the-time-has...

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The Time Has Come for Canada to Hit Back - Policy Magazine

Donald Trump has launched his second presidency with a fixation on Canada/Shutterstock

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Canada needs a diplomatic strategy to complement its economic measures to retaliate against any US tariffs. Lloyd Axworthy, Allan Rock, & I argue for convening the Alliance for Multilateralism to coordinate a firm response to US bullying. The Time has come for Canada to Hit Back. @npsia.bsky.social

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The Time Has Come for Canada to Hit Back - Policy Magazine

Donald Trump has launched his second presidency with a fixation on Canada/Shutterstock

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

2024 was a disappointing year in global environmental politics and 2025 could be more challenging still. There is a need for renewed leadership in tackling a triple planetary crisis, including from Canada. Check out my latest article with the Conseil des relations internationales de Montréal!

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It's time for Canada to take global leadership in green diplomacy | Blogue CORIM

Le Canada a toujours joué un rôle de leader dans la gouvernance environnementale mondiale. Alors que le monde est confronté à une crise du multilatéralisme, un leadership fort s’impose, écrit Michael ...

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It's time for Canada to take global leadership in green diplomacy | Blogue CORIM

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Jesuit News @jesuits.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

The biggest issues we face today require global cooperation. On the AMDG pod, @michaelmanulak.bsky.social, associate professor at @npsia.bsky.social, discusses how Catholic social teaching & Ignatian spirituality demand we contemplate the complex reality of our time & respond. 🎧 ow.ly/IOuV50UGT2f

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NPR @npr.org · 11/01/2025

The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting the planet.

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Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction

The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting the planet.

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

This is absolutely worth a read. The risks of nuclear confrontation grow by the day and the institutions of arms control are withering. The world urgently needs to strengthen its disarmament diplomacy. We should not give in to cynicism.

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Thanks, Miles! I hope that you're doing well.

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I was honoured on Monday to receive a King Charles III Coronation Medal. It was a special privilege to have the Rt. Hon. Joe Clark, a former prime minister and one of Canada’s great foreign ministers, there. Thank you to @senboehm.bsky.social for the nomination! Photo credit:Neil Valois Photography

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I was delighted to host NPSIA's 6th Annual Ambassador's Panel in my seminar on Diplomacy & Foreign Policy. This year, we were honoured to have HE Rieaz Shaik (South Africa), HE Signe Burgstaller (Sweden), HE Nahida Sobhan (Bangladesh), & Dave Prodger(UK).

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

ICYMI: I have a new article out on Canada & the Trump admin. On Europe/NATO, climate, and nuclear disarmament, the new admin risks forcing allies to choose between the US & the order it helped create. I argue Canada should work with friends to reinforce multilateral norms, rules, and institutions.

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The Allies’ Dilemma: Responding to a Second Trump Term - Policy Magazine

Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau at the 2019 NATO summit in Hertfordshire, UK/AP

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

5/5 A strategy of waiting out Trump is not viable. International issues, including the ones spotlighted in the article, simply cannot wait four years for definitive treatment. Trump's outlook, including its neo-isolationist elements, appear to have deeper roots in US society.

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

4/5 Where they need to buck Trump, allies should work together through mechanisms, such as the Alliance for Multilateralism, where they can exercise greater sway in reinforcing the rules-based international order.

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

3/5 Where possible, allies and partners should engage in "enmeshment diplomacy": a deliberate strategy seeking to ensure that the US remains firmly linked—and indeed central—within the network of rules, norms, and institutions of the international system.

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Canada and NATO at 75: Enmeshment Diplomacy Redux - Policy Magazine

As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, Canada must renew its strategy of diplomatic enmeshment vis-à-vis the United States, writes Michael W. Manulak.

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

2/5: US allies and partners will need to maximize cooperation with the Trump admin where they can, including through mechanisms such as the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, where the US is amenable. They should expand on these links.

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Leveraging Canada's G7 Presidency

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Hon. Lloyd Axworthy and Hon. Allan Rock and Michael Manulak about how Canada should frame next year’s G7 in Kananaskis, Albe...

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

What are the implications of Trump's presidency for US allies? Trump's election forces allies to choose between the US and the order it helped create. In "The Allies' Dilemma," I look at the challenge to Europe/NATO, Climate, and Nukes. Some takeaways (thread 1/5).

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The Allies’ Dilemma: Responding to a Second Trump Term - Policy Magazine

Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau at the 2019 NATO summit in Hertfordshire, UK/AP

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

This is great, Ricky! Can I get in as well?

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Kerry Buck @kerrybuck.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

See two new pieces by me & @michaelmanulak.bsky.social in the International Journal explaining how the UN serves Canada’s interest & refuting the “UN is broken” trope.

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ian bremmer @ianbremmer.com · 18/11/2024

pope francis: “according to some experts, what is happening in gaza has the characteristics of a genocide” he says “it should be carefully investigated” whether or not it fits the technical definition

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Michael W. Manulak @michaelmanulak.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Do you wonder how relevant the UN is to Canada today? @kerrybuck.bsky.social & I have you covered with two articles in IJ. We find that the UN is critical to Canada’s role in the world & must be central going forward. journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.... journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

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