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Christopher Sands

@uscanada_sands

Director of @CanadaInstitute @TheWilsonCenter + Adjunct Prof at @SAISHopkins following Canada, US-Canada relations, and North American political economy.

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linkhttps://www.wilsoncenter.org/program/canada-institute/ calendar_today20-02-2009 04:13:57

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As new #tariffs are imposed on Canada, I consider the legacy of the current #tradewar for #USCanada relations. wilsoncenter.org/article/three-…

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The land mines treaty was a Canadian point of pride, so much so that then-Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy refused to work with the Bill Clinton administration on an exception for the land mines in the DMZ between North and South Korea on principle. #cdnfp

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Check this out! The Wilson Center has a new video series on #CanadaElection2025. In this episode, cohosts Xavier Delgado and @Madi_lipson chat with the legendary NikNanos.DataHound.KeynoteSpeaker on what to expect on 4/28 #cdnpoli youtube.com/watch?v=hs9N6j…

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If Canada's 2021 was the "election about nothing" the April 28, 2025 #election will be an election about something: #USCanada relations. wilsoncenter.org/article/canada…

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My thoughts here on the closure of the The Wilson Center and its The Canada Institute - a significant EVENT for #USCanada relations, but not the end of this story. linkedin.com/posts/christop…

My thoughts here on the closure of the <a href="/TheWilsonCenter/">The Wilson Center</a> and its <a href="/CanadaInstitute/">The Canada Institute</a> - a significant EVENT for #USCanada relations, but not the end of this story. 
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This week, President Trump and Canadian PM Mark Carney met and a new Summit Series of #USCanada talks will begin. Christopher Hernandez-Roy and I preview the games to come for CSIS csis.org/analysis/game-…

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For those interested in #USCanada relations, I have a new Substack project. Check it out, and subscribe if you can. open.substack.com/pub/christophe…

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My first Substack column tackles the #USCanada relationship from an American perspective. Shocking, I know! This is an experiment, and I invite subscribers and comments. christophersands1.substack.com/p/observations…

My first Substack column tackles the #USCanada relationship from an American perspective. Shocking, I know! This is an experiment, and I invite subscribers and comments. christophersands1.substack.com/p/observations…
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At the U Calgary today for a conference previewing the #G7 summit that will take place in nearby Kananaskis. My contribution to the G7 Research Group briefing book considers the opportunities for US leadership, republished on my Substack. christophersands1.substack.com/p/american-lea…

At the <a href="/UCalgary/">U Calgary</a> today for a conference previewing the #G7 summit that will take place in nearby Kananaskis. My contribution to the <a href="/g7_rg/">G7 Research Group</a> briefing book considers the opportunities for US leadership, republished on my Substack. christophersands1.substack.com/p/american-lea…
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Now that Canada has a plan to meet its #NATO spending commitment of 2% of GDP, at this week's summit, the alliance will raise the target to 5%. What are Washington's priorities for Canadian #defense? #USCanada open.substack.com/pub/christophe…

Now that Canada has a plan to meet its #NATO spending commitment of 2% of GDP, at this week's summit, the alliance will raise the target to 5%. What are Washington's priorities for Canadian #defense? #USCanada open.substack.com/pub/christophe…
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The latest #USCanada plot twist came in the talks on Canada's proposed new Security and Economic Agreement with the United States. Is a midpoint break down Trump being Trump? No, I think it was a costly misplay by Canada on the Digital Services Tax. substack.com/@christophersa…

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What does the new US 35% #tariff on Canada accomplish? My thoughts on what it means for #USCanada relations on Substack. Comments and subscribers welcome. substack.com/profile/154935…

What does the new US 35% #tariff on Canada accomplish? My thoughts on what it means for #USCanada relations on Substack. Comments and subscribers welcome. substack.com/profile/154935…
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US public service cuts matter beyond the DC Beltway. In a new analysis I look forward at how they could impact #USCanada relations. open.substack.com/pub/christophe…

US public service cuts matter beyond the DC Beltway. In a new analysis I look forward at how they could impact #USCanada relations. open.substack.com/pub/christophe…
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Will Canada and the United States negotiate a new #security and #economic agreement? I think yes, having learned from William Zartman how negotiations work. My latest is ripe for a read. christophersands1.substack.com/p/lets-make-a-…

Will Canada and the United States negotiate a new #security and #economic agreement? I think yes, having learned from William Zartman how negotiations work. My latest is ripe for a read. christophersands1.substack.com/p/lets-make-a-…
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Canadian Mark Carney's response to US #tariffs could benefit Canada, #USCanada relations, and US #NationalSecurity My latest analysis for subscribers to my Substack project, the US Canada Eye. christophersands1.substack.com/p/private-eye-…

Canadian <a href="/MarkJCarney/">Mark Carney</a>'s response to US #tariffs could benefit Canada, #USCanada relations, and US #NationalSecurity My latest analysis for subscribers to my Substack project, the US Canada Eye. christophersands1.substack.com/p/private-eye-…
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The #USCanada relationship is hot - too hot! In my latest Substack essay I look at why we got here and how we can reset. christophersands1.substack.com/p/anger-manage…

The #USCanada relationship is hot - too hot! In my latest Substack essay I look at why we got here and how we can reset. christophersands1.substack.com/p/anger-manage…