Canadian think-tank focused on Indo-Pacific relations; argues the Marcos visit marks a significant shift in Carney's middle-power diplomacy strategy toward Southeast Asia

Argues the Marcos visit signals that Carney's government is moving beyond symbolic engagement with Southeast Asia to concrete bilateral frameworks. Highlights that Canada's critical-minerals strategy requires secured supply chains from Pacific partners including the Philippines, making the FTA negotiation a national economic security priority, not just a trade relationship.

“With the Marcos Visit, Carney's Middle-Power Diplomacy Comes Home.”