There's no doubt that 2023 will be remembered as a year defined by conflict and volatility. From wars and instability abroad, to Canada's own relations with world powers challenged – there are growing questions and concerns about how a shifting global order may shape our future. Former Canadian ambassador Arif Lalani and University of Waterloo political science professor Bessma Momani join Piya Chattopadhyay to unpack the year in international affairs and Canada's role on the world stage.
The strongman President, running for a third term in what will be an unfair election, will soon find himself at an economic and geopolitical crossroads of his own making