So there you have it: the post-war international order, which has fostered international prosperity, spread democracy and prevented a catastrophic Third World War, is officially over, replaced by a medieval contest of power and force
China and Canada have done a trade deal under which Canada relaxes tariffs on electric vehicles from China and China does likewise with canola from Canada. The U.S. gets to watch.
Gwen was a respected man who could be disagreed with amicably, and he provided a forum for community conversation and understanding that is sorely missed today.