The 16th annual Halifax International Security Forum, with an emphasis on defending democracy through global security, concluded Sunday with a renewed united approach in uncertain political times.
Weekend meetings featured an examination of NATO’s role in the world, including Canada’s contribution. There were also repeated calls for a unified voice and for nations to stand firm in their support of Ukraine.
“What we have done here, is basically given everybody a sense of optimism.,” said Peter Van Praag, founding president of the Halifax International Security Forum. “Together we’ve got this. We are going to choose victory, and we are going to work together as a community of democracies, with the brave Ukrainians and push Russia out of Ukraine.”
At the three-day event, there was no shortage of anticipation and uncertainty surrounding the second Donald Trump presidency.
“Donald Trump is going to do what is best for America,” said Van Praagh. “And in this case, what is best for America is staying in Ukraine and staying in the fight.”
Those who attended Halifax International Security Forum appeared unified in their optimism about maintaining the tradition of strategic cooperation among world democracies.
Proposed changes to Millar Avenue by the City of Saskatoon will see space cleared to…
Kevin Warsh enters the Fed Chair role with a reputation as a policy dove, but…
CCTV footage released by police shows thieves using a bulldozer to tear an ATM from…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Kraken has…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Adam Drake’s first-degree murder conviction for the…
Canada and its “potential” to boost global energy supplies got a shoutout in the G7’s…