Canada has begun the first public discussions in decades about the potential creation of its own nuclear arsenal. These debates unfolded against the backdrop of growing instability in the world, including Russia's war against Ukraine, as well as revisionist statements by US President Donald Trump about the possible incorporation of Canada into the United States as the 51st state.
The initiative of the discussions is related to Canada's concerns about the reliability of American security guarantees. After the US withdrawal from a number of European arms control treaties and Washington's ambiguous signals about protecting its allies, Ottawa is looking for ways to ensure sovereignty. The historical context of the Cold War, when the United States and the USSR teetered on the brink of nuclear conflict, enhances the relevance of the topic in the context of a new confrontation.
Trump's bold statements about Canada's "annexation" to the United States add spice to the discussions. Although the idea remains hypothetical, it highlights the vulnerability of Canadian foreign policy. Experts note that discussing the nuclear status may be a response to a possible scenario of weakening ties with Washington.
The debate in Canada reflects a broader trend of rethinking security strategies. There are already concerns in NATO that the United States will focus on internal problems, leaving the allies without firm guarantees. For Canada, which has historically relied on the American "nuclear umbrella," this means finding alternatives.
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