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Jul 15, 2026
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The era of ‘civilization-states’ is here. It’s up to the world’s middle powers to respond
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OPINION
The era of ‘civilization-states’ is here. It’s up to the world’s middle powers to respond
TERENCE MCNAMEE
CONTRIBUTED TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
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