Anil Wasif on Canada’s foreign policy reset at UNGA 80 | Policy Magazine

September 21, 2025 | In Policy Magazine, MPP '21 Anil Wasif reflects on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the turbulent backdrop for this year's general assembly. While commemorations recalled the UN’s history, this year’s high-level week exposes global fractures, from rising authoritarianism to stalled progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Wasif highlights Canada’s re-engagement under Prime Minister Mark Carney, including a foreign policy reset, stronger defence commitments, and recognition of the State of Palestine. He argues that Canada’s influence on issues like AI governance and global economic reform depends on concrete investments in diplomacy, defence, and soft power.