Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that his country is fully aware of what is happening on the international stage, expressing a determination to act accordingly. Trudeau spoke about how the current division requires more than just adaptation; it requires an honest look at the world as it exists today.
Trudeau said: “We know that the old order is not coming back, and we should not mourn it—nostalgia is not a strategy.” He pointed out that until recently, Western countries operated on the premise that geographic location and membership in the alliances they created automatically granted them “economic prosperity and security,” noting that this premise is no longer valid.
In his analysis of current power balances, Trudeau pointed out that major powers “have become capable of acting alone, based on the size of their markets, military capabilities, and the leverage that enables them to dictate their terms, while middle powers lack such resources.” He warned of the risks of individual negotiations with dominant powers, stressing that this situation “does not represent true sovereignty,” but rather a “formal appearance of sovereignty coupled with an acceptance of a subordinate position.”
Trudeau concluded his speech by emphasizing that a world characterized by great power competition leaves countries caught between these powers with two choices: either compete among themselves to win favor, or unite efforts to create a “third way” that allows them to possess real influence. He called on “middle powers” to act collectively, citing a firm phrase: “If we are not at the table, we will be on the menu.”
Source: TASS
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