Carney confirms: When Washington whistles, Ottawa salutes

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Andrew MitrovicaMarch 9, 2026 at 09:26 AM

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, warning of the dangers of geopolitical brinkmanship and urging restraint. His speech was well-received by attendees, who saw it as a statement of principle from a leader committed to global responsibility. However, just weeks later, Carney backed an illegal war on Iran, which is being prosecuted by the US and Israel. This sudden change in stance has raised questions about Carney's leadership and decision-making. The war bears similarities to the impulsive thinking Carney claimed to mistrust. Carney's support for the war has exposed a lack of foresight and introspection, revealing that he may not be a serious antidote to the politics of expediency.

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Bank of Canada 40% Bank of England 40% Israel 50% Switzerland 50% Ottawa 50% Washington 50% World Economic Forum 60% Davos ×260% Iran 70% United States 70% Canada ×380% Mark Carney ×790%

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iran war 90% mark carney 90% canada 80% canadian prime minister 80% political expediency 70% foreign policy 70% us foreign policy 70% leadership 60% geopolitical brinkmanship 60%

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