Russia’s war in Ukraine forces foreign policy into Conservative leadership race spotlight, says Charest

Some Conservative strategists question whether foreign policy can break through as a campaign issue with the usual focus still centred on the domestic arena.
A former Quebec premier and federal cabinet minister, Jean Charest brings the most foreign policy experience to a Conservative leadership race with a dearth of international credentials.
With Russia’s continued bombardment of Ukraine and reports of widespread human rights violations, a Conservative leadership candidate says the conflict has put a spotlight on foreign policy during the race. Unlike the last Conservative leadership race, the frontrunners don’t bring an abundance ...

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