‘Middle Powers’ Grapple with New Survival Strategies Under Trump Era

‘Middle powers’ grapple with new survival strategies under Trump era

Middle-power countries like India, Canada, and the UK are navigating a transformed global landscape. They face challenges from supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and competition between superpowers. Leaders at the New Economy Forum emphasized the importance of collaboration among these nations for mutual benefits. Strategies discussed included diversifying trade partners and enhancing resilience in supply chains.

In US-China rivalry, middle powers urged to be ‘indispensable’ chokepoints

Middle powers are urged to transform themselves into “indispensable” chokepoints to safeguard strategic autonomy and survive the power rivalry between the US and China, former leaders and top diplomats said at a summit in India. The assessment came as smaller and middle-tier countries seek to protect themselves from mounting geopolitical uncertainties arising from the tariff war launched by US President Donald Trump. The trade conflict that hit …

‘Board of directors is expanding’: Jaishankar pitches bigger role for ‘middle powers’ in changing global order

Earlier this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for ‘middle powers’ to band together to deal with the death of the so-called rules-based order led by the US.

Middle powers are losing the AI race to Nvidia, Anthropic, and Big Tech

Middle powers are trending. Since Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned the world’s middle powers at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January to get “at the table” or else end up “on the menu,” a movement has gathered momentum—built on the optimism that the way through today’s geopolitical uncertainty runs through the middle. […]

Mark Carney told middle powers to grab a seat at the geopolitical table. The private sector got there first

Middle powers are trending.Since Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned the world’s middle powers at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January to get “at the table” or else end up “on the menu,” a movement has gathered momentum—built on the optimism that the way through today’s geopolitical…