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Happy Friday Round-Up - When Symbolic Diplomacy Costs More Than It Protects
Canada Opened a Greenland Consulate in Days (But Can't Solve Domestic Problems in Years)
Canada Greenland consulate opens Friday in response to Trump's annexation threats. You watch your government respond faster to Danish territory than domestic problems. Strong sovereignty statements. Quick diplomatic action. But you're asking what everyone avoids: what can Canada actually do when you can't send troops or defend anything? Is this protection or performance?
Symbolic gestures don't require military capability. They require budget and announcement ceremonies. The gap between what Canada can…
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