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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · Sep 23

Ed Luce's FT column this morning is pure brilliance.

David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Aug 29

Superb #breakfast in #Mostar #BosniaHercegovina with an iconic view to match. #SriLanka has a European rival in the breakfast league. Www.urban-Mostar.com

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Jul 19

Summer in #Ottawa! My weekend’s work is cut out. #Raspberries are local and the #apricots from #Niagara. The preserves will be a welcome bit of summer in the basement when winter inevitably comes.

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Jun 25

From me. The #G7 in Kananaskis was a significant opportunity to kickstart a reset the Canada-India relationship. Hazards remain, but each can be useful to the other as global turmoil shows no sign of abating. @asiapacificfdn.bsky.social

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) @asiapacificfdn.bsky.social · Jun 25

The #G7 Summit may be over, but the #Canada-#India relationship reset is just getting started.

APF Canada Senior Fellow @dbmckinnon.bsky.social looks beyond the Summit at the potential direction of the bilateral relationship amidst "the chaos of Donald #Trump’s administration 👇

Canada, India, and the Path Beyond the G7

As the excitement of the G7 in Kananaskis fades, it’s worth reflecting on where the strained but important Canada–India relationship may go from here.

www.asiapacific.ca

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Jun 22

The egg did seem big.

A double yolk is supposed to bring good luck. No question we could use some wherever it can be found…

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Jun 18

Business like and diplomatic--nice change. Return of high commissioners suggests both sides want an off ramp from the mayhem of the last two years. At the same time, #G7 stmt on transnational repression (pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...) will be noticed in Delhi. #CanadaIndia

www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/read...

Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed the importance of Canada-India ties, based upon mutual respect, the rule of law, and a commitment to the principle of sovereignty and territori...

www.pm.gc.ca

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Jun 16

Took advantage of the train today to finish @vajra.me’s “The Saint of Bright Doors”. Totally unexpected, and remarkable on a number of levels. English writing coming out of #SriLanka continues to have a great run.

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Jun 14

Only my third visit to #NiagaraFalls, and my first in summer. Notwithstanding all the endless tourist kitsch nearby, the Canadian falls did not disappoint.

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Jun 13

With a quote from me.

#CanadaIndia #G7 #Canada #India

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Modi's G7 visit: Can India, Canada reset strained ties? – DW – 06/13/2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Canada for the G7 summit presents a rare opportunity for high-level bilateral engagement after ties were marred by tensions and mistrust over killings of ...

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Jun 9

New from me. Good that PM Carney let Canada’s interests guide the invitation to Indian PM Modi to attend the #G7, but the oversimplified response from much of the Canadian commentariat suggests we have a way to go before we can have a serious conversation about what we face.

Opinion: Values alone cannot build serious foreign policy

In an increasingly disordered world, Canada needs to beef up its international relationships

www.theglobeandmail.com

David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Jun 4

Lovely recognition of the Casualty Identification Program @CanadianForces This small team of a forensic anthropologist and historians (incl. my daughter @alxmck.bsky.social !) keeps up a promise made long ago to the families of #Canada's 27,000 war missing.

Family ‘blown away’ by impressive work linking Canadian soldier killed during First World War with unidentified grave

The family of a Canadian soldier with no known grave for more than a century is impressed and thankful for the work by a team of historical researchers to identify their relative’s last resting place.

www.ctvnews.ca

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CIPS / CÉPI @cepi-cips.bsky.social · Jun 2

📢Blog par @dbmckinnon.bsky.social - La place du Canada dans un monde désordonné : Quelle est la prochaine étape pour la diplomatie canadienne ?

Une politique étrangère crédible et durable doit refléter ce que nous sommes, ce qui nous tient à cœur et ce que nous défendons...🔗https://bit.ly/4kRbWB7

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CIPS / CÉPI @cepi-cips.bsky.social · Jun 2

📢New blog by @dbmckinnon.bsky.social - Canada’s Place in a Disordered World: What’s Next for Canadian Diplomacy?

A credible and enduring foreign policy will reflect who we are, what we care about, and what we stand for... 🔗https://bit.ly/4kRbWB7

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · May 21

Absolutely worth reading this piece by Brahma Chellaney on Trump’s dealings with India. The extraordinary self-destruction of US power and influence in the Indo-Pacific continues unabated. Art of the deal, only the best etc etc.

The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · May 21

Commentary: Trump’s coercive use of trade threats against India during a military crisis, while easing pressure on China, has undermined trust in the U.S.-India partnership and exposed Washington as an unreliable security ally.

Trump’s wake-up call for India’s foreign policy

Trump may have done India a favor. His actions have exposed an uncomfortable truth: Under his leadership, the U.S. is not a dependable partner in matters of security.

www.japantimes.co.jp

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CIPS / CÉPI @cepi-cips.bsky.social · May 6

Nous sommes impatients de participer à la conférence de lundi prochain !

Avec 3 panels :
🔷Dans quelle mesure pouvons-nous compter sur nos alliances ?
🔷Comment devrions-nous nous engager avec le reste du monde ?
🔷En quoi cela change-t-il notre diplomatie ?

>>> bit.ly/3EXmijn

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CIPS / CÉPI @cepi-cips.bsky.social · May 6

We're excited for next Monday's conference!

Featuring 3 panels:
🔷How Much Can We Rely on Our Traditional Alliances?
🔷How Should We Engage the Rest of the World?
🔷How Does This Change Our Diplomacy?

@jacquelinebest.bsky.social @vinanadjibulla.bsky.social @dbmckinnon.bsky.social

>>> bit.ly/438FST4

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Yuan Yi Zhu @yuanyiz.bsky.social · Apr 28

As we see all too predictable breaches of electoral law, this great article explains why the ban on polling booth ballot selfies actually matters.

Nomi Claire Lazar @nomiclairelazar.bsky.social · Apr 25

Foreign interference and the viral “Pencil-gate” conspiracy theory at Canada’s polling stations are connected.

I wrote on shenanigans at the polls and how to do our part to keep elections secure for @thestar.com

(And, I successfully snuck in the word “pollercoaster”…big win!)

There are good reasons for not taking selfies while we vote. Here’s why

This writ period, Canadian electors have had to navigate a steeplechase of deepfakes, conspiracy theories, intimidation and foreign interference. Security measures have proved resilient, but a pair of...

www.thestar.com

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Apr 28

I am not exactly a church going guy, but I make an exception for special occasions.

Please vote!

#CanadaElections2025 #CanadaVotes

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Apr 27

Shocking.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

9 people killed, others injured after vehicle drives into Vancouver street festival crowd | CBC News

Vancouver police say nine people were killed and multiple others injured after the driver of a black SUV drove into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver on Saturday evening.

www.cbc.ca

David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Apr 25

Whoever wins April 28 must make the case for #Canada to re-engage — effectively and pragmatically — with India.

#India is far too important to our economic and security future to ignore.

My take, via @asiapacificfdn.bsky.social

#canpoli #foreignpolicy

www.asiapacific.ca/publication/...

The Case for Re-engaging India

Every assumption we’ve made about Canada’s place in the world over the past 80 years is open to question. We can no longer rely on others to safeguard our

www.asiapacific.ca

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Apr 21

Apart from the arrival of spring in #Ottawa, Easter heralded another big change in our house: the arrival of six month old Patty. 15 year old Ozzie, the resident miniature poodle. does not yet seem to be as charmed as we are. He is getting more sleep, though.

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Apr 12

Once the snow recedes, it doesn’t take long for some colourful reminders of the exuberant #Ottawa spring and summer to appear. I haven’t put away the snow shovel yet, however.

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Apr 8

A bit early to be dreaming of a white Easter? #Spring #Ottawa

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David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Mar 17

The Rideau Fallsbin #Ottawa onnMatch 2 and March 17. #Spring is arriving.

David McKinnon @dbmckinnon.bsky.social · Mar 17

A @news.dw.com piece by Murali Krishnan on the prospects for Canada India relations in this rapidly evolving world With a quote from me.

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With Trudeau gone, can Canada and India patch up relations? – DW – 03/17/2025

Mark Carney has replaced Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister, giving Ottawa and New Delhi a chance to end their diplomatic ice age. But the dispute over the assassination of a Sikh leader has ye...

p.dw.com

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