- Mark Carney argues the existing international rules-based order has failed due to selective enforcement and exemptions.
- He believes countries benefited from a flawed system previously reliant on American dominance, which is now unsustainable.
- Carney urges middle powers, like Canada, to unite and act collectively to avoid being exploited in a world of great power competition.

A: Hey Hana! Did you hear anything interesting today?

B: Hi Kenji! Not really. What's up?

A: Apparently, the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, gave a speech in Switzerland!

B: Oh yeah? What did he say?

A: He thinks the whole system of international rules…it’s kind of broken.

B: Broken? Seriously? What does he mean?

A: Well, he said the powerful countries just do what’s good for *them*, you know? They don't always follow the rules fairly.

B: Hmm, that doesn't sound fair. So, what's Canada going to do?

A: He's saying countries with similar values—like Canada, maybe Japan too—need to stick together.

B: Stick together? Like a team?

A: Exactly! He said if you’re not at the table, someone will use you. It's like… don't get left out!

B: Wow, that's a strong warning. Is everything okay between Canada and the US?

A: Actually, things are a little tense. The American president... he's been saying some crazy things about Canada!

B: Really? What kind of things?

A: He even joked about Canada becoming the 51st state!

B: Haha! That's wild. So, a bit of a complicated situation, huh?

A: Definitely! He wants countries to work together instead of competing. Interesting times!