North America
North America remains a core pillar of global geopolitics, combining military reach, technological leadership, and control over key financial and institutional architectures. The United States' alliance network, defence industrial base, and role in setting technological standards continue to shape global power distribution. At the same time, domestic political dynamics, supply-chain reshoring, and competition in emerging technologies influence strategic priorities. Canada's resource endowment and Arctic position, alongside Mexico's role in manufacturing and migration governance, add regional dimensions to broader geopolitical trends. This section analyses defence strategy, industrial policy, and economic statecraft, situating North America within global competition over technology, energy, and infrastructure.
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