Canada’s global ambitions are clear—but how do they translate into action? From defining true partners of choice building purposeful coalitions, what does it actually take for middle powers to navigate today’s shifting geopolitical landscape? In this episode of Eyes on Middle Powers, Jonathan Berkshire Miller dives into the thought process and decisions shaping Canada’s foreign policy—and why choosing who to work with is just as critical as what to do next.

The Middle Power Studies Network (MPSN) convened the Second Middle Powers Strategic Dialogue in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 13–14 April 2026, bringing together experts and former policymakers from middle power countries to discuss the strategic choices facing middle powers amid a changing global order. The two-day programme comprised a closed-door roundtable on the first day, providing a platform for in-depth discussions among delegates, followed by a Middle Powers Conference on t