@StatecraftOrg

CSS is an independent, non-partisan institution established to help Canada think strategically and build the capability to act in a more competitive world.

Ottawa & Vancouver
Joined September 2026
Xi's White House visit was historic for its pageantry, not its substance, CSS CEO @VinaNadjibulla told @PnPCBC. With deals to negotiate with both Beijing and Washington, Canada's job is harder. Her answer: keep diversifying. youtube.com/watch?v=aUOHL6KY…
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As President Xi visits the White House, @VinaNadjibulla joined @CTV News on what this summit signals on AI, dealmaking and trust. With more US/China engagement planned, the question is whether partnerships, trust and consensus will continue to grow. youtube.com/watch?v=c3EdF-By…
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“A partnership built from the ground up rather than declared from the top down.” For CSS, Dr. Quynh Tran, Chief Trade Representative of Vietnam to Canada, makes the case for a more strategic Canada–Vietnam partnership built around integrated supply chains. statecraft.org/publication/c…
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Canada’s new foreign policy direction needs to translate into clear priorities. Our Co-founder & CEO @VinaNadjibulla and Senior Fellow @jbmllr spoke with @TheHillTimes about a public national security strategy and more robust foreign policy framework. bit.ly/4rxlrtQ
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"While we can't move our geography, we can change the strategic circumstances around it." CSS's @VinaNadjibulla on @NatObserver: treating Asia, Europe and the Arctic as one strategic picture instead of separate files, plus Carney's investment push. youtube.com/watch?v=xGneJWNU…
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What does the Canada-U.S. dispute mean for Canada’s economic sovereignty? CSS CEO @VinaNadjibulla joins @IOG_JP’s Geoeconomic Agenda podcast to discuss Canada’s economic response, trade diversification, and what it means for Japan and the Indo-Pacific. youtube.com/watch?v=5zGzfHYG…
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On September 15, CSS CEO @VinaNadjibulla joined @KAS_Canada and the German Canadian Business Association in Vancouver for “From Training to Deterrence,” a panel on Canada’s and Germany’s roles in European security and transatlantic cooperation.
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What should a closer Canada-EU relationship look like? In a new @globeandmail op-ed, CSS Senior Fellow Aaron Gasch Burnett asks what Canada wants to achieve through a closer partnership with Europe. The relationship has momentum; now Canada and Europe need to give it substance🔽
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“You can’t just stand on principle. You also have to be able to defend it.” CSS CEO @VinaNadjibulla spoke with Canadian Affairs about Canada’s revitalized foreign policy and the work ahead. Thanks to @meagangillmore and @CDNAffairs for the story. canadianaffairs.news/2026/09…
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Canada is putting 167 major projects before investors at this week’s summit. CSS Senior Fellow Patrick Leblond argues that Canada’s geography should anchor the pitch. “In a world of strategic chokepoints, Canada is a bridge between Asia and Europe.” bit.ly/3SNOCvM
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CSS officially launched this week. We’ve seen strong momentum so far. Thank you to the advisors, fellows, partners, and supporters who helped bring it to life and will help carry the work forward. Together, we are working to strengthen Canada's capacity to act.
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CSS works across a connected set of issues central to Canada's security, prosperity, and international influence. We are beginning with four flagship initiatives where we can make the greatest impact and build partnerships for future growth. 1/5
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India - Build deeper Canadian understanding of modern India and lay the foundation for a more strategic bilateral relationship. 5/5
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