VISA THREAT DRIVES WEDGE

VISA THREAT DRIVES WEDGE

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The Visa Denial That Sparked a Diplomatic Crisis: A Case Study

When One Traveller Becomes a Geopolitical Flashpoint in the Surveillance Era VANCOUVER, British Columbia — June 5, 2025 — In today’s highly surveilled and politically sensitive global environment, visa denials are no longer quiet bureaucratic decisions. In some cases, they trigger full-scale diplomatic breakdowns, international retaliation, and even trade disruptions. A single denied entry can now escalate into a headline-making international st…