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Trump, Tariffs & Turmoil
Your one-stop spot for insights to navigate today’s evolving political and social landscape.
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Maintaining a strong national defense force is seen as key by 83%
Ipsos survey for Halifax International Security Forum finds 52%, on average across 30 countries, support mandatory military service for the young, while 48% say they’d personally be willing to join a formal preparation/training program in case of invasion
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America’s Global Reputation Takes a Tumble Amid Trump 2.0 Era
Meanwhile, China, BRIC and CRINK countries are seen to be gaining more influence on world stage than the U.S., Western countries generally in 2025
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HFX-Ipsos Threat Index Finds Disinformation, Hacking Seen as Top Threats
Ipsos survey for the Halifax International Security Forum also finds optimism at a new low as fear stabilizes
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Canada Viewed as Most Positive Leader on World Stage
Ipsos survey for Halifax International Security Forum finds Iran, Israel are considered least likely to have a positive impact on world affairs over next decade
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America’s reputation drops across the world
Only six months ago 52% of Canadians saw the US as a positive influencer; now only 19% feel the same.
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Worry About Possible World War III Drops as Regional Conflicts Rage On
Ipsos survey for Halifax International Security Forum finds proportion who think world is becoming more dangerous is down while only 21% predict Trump win will help make globe more secure
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Eight in Ten Believe Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law are Universal Values All Nations Can Aspire to
Yet, Only 1 in 3 Respondents Think Things are Getting Better in the World These Days as Support for Free Trade Drops
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HISF-Ipsos Threat Index Finds Disinformation, Hacking Seen as Top Threats
Ipsos survey for the Halifax International Security Forum also finds natural disasters seen as fastest-growing threat over past decade
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Canada Viewed as Most Positive Leader on World Stage
Ipsos survey for Halifax International Security Forum finds Iran is considered least likely to have a positive impact on world affairs over next decade