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John McKay
Last published Jan. 2026 · On our record since 2012
Where this writer stands
Foreign affairs1 piece
Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Unilateral military action by one state against another, whether justified by historical grievance, border dispute, or even well-motivated compassion for populations suffering under brutal regimes, fundamentally undermines that order.” Read the piece
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Recent work
- To those celebrating the deposal of Venezuela’s Maduro: Be careful what you wish forOpinion · Toronto Star · Jan 8, 2026
- Opinion: Canada can help its allies ditch their dependence on Russian energyOpinion · The Globe and Mail · Jun 22, 2025
- John McKay: A made-in-Canada policy on China is a fantasyOpinion · National Post · Jul 18, 2023
- Calgary HeraldOpinion · Calgary Herald · Jul 18, 2013
- Canada’s role in Mali: Little clarity, a lot of confusionOpinion · Toronto Star · Feb 6, 2013
- Vancouver racetrack inspires book...Opinion · Vancouver Sun · Apr 16, 2012