Thanks. I hope so as well.
I see a singular opportunity: the importance of small and medium powers, like Canada and the Nordic countries, sending signals in this climate of global competition, which great powers cannot.
I see this as a moment for Canada to work bilaterally or multilaterally in smaller groups of like-minded countries, play a role in signalling our solidarity and bring a dose of sobriety to some of the debates flourishing right now. That starts with focusing on what we mean when we talk about Arctic security and defence versus great power competition more broadly and really refining our messaging with like-minded states and NATO allies to ensure we are bolstering collective defence and integrated deterrence in the European Arctic, the north Atlantic and the North American Arctic.