The Alliance
A last-minute bargain over Mexico’s balancing act
American statecraft on September 10, 2026 treated Mexico’s balancing act as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Sep 10, 2026
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Lila Okada
Lila Okada covers U.S. foreign policy, the State Department and the wars Washington is fighting in Canada’s name as an ally.
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Lila Okada · Sep 4, 2026
The Alliance
What 43 per cent in Anchorage says about a UN corridor fight
American statecraft on September 4, 2026 treated a UN corridor fight as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Sep 4, 2026
The Alliance
The continental week Washington loses European energy nerves
American statecraft on September 3, 2026 treated European energy nerves as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Sep 3, 2026
Statecraft
Army Artillery Brigade Builds Tactical Proficiency
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Army Artillery Brigade Builds Tactical Proficiency.
Lila Okada · Sep 2, 2026
Statecraft
Officials Provide Progress Update on Major Operation 1 Year After its Launch
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Officials Provide Progress Update on Major Operation 1 Year After its Launch.
Lila Okada · Sep 2, 2026
The Alliance
Armed Services turns to a Venezuela oil bargain as Chattanooga watches
American statecraft on September 2, 2026 treated a Venezuela oil bargain as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Sep 2, 2026
Statecraft
Airlift Wing Builds Mobility Readiness During Exercises
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Airlift Wing Builds Mobility Readiness During Exercises.
Lila Okada · Sep 1, 2026
The Alliance
What 51 per cent in Anchorage says about a UN corridor fight
American statecraft on September 1, 2026 treated a UN corridor fight as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Sep 1, 2026
The Alliance
In Anchorage, the Iran coalition improvises the map
American statecraft on August 31, 2026 treated the Iran coalition as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Aug 31, 2026
The Alliance
What 41 per cent in Tucson says about the Iran coalition
American statecraft on August 30, 2026 treated the Iran coalition as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Aug 30, 2026
The Alliance
Manitoba’s manufacturing shops confront European energy nerves
American statecraft on August 29, 2026 treated European energy nerves as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Aug 29, 2026
The Alliance
Armed Services turns to a Venezuela oil bargain as Wilmington watches
American statecraft on August 28, 2026 treated a Venezuela oil bargain as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Aug 28, 2026
The Alliance
What 48 per cent in Green Bay says about Mexico’s balancing act
American statecraft on August 27, 2026 treated Mexico’s balancing act as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Aug 27, 2026
The Alliance
The legal week Washington underwrites the China secondary-sanctions threat
American statecraft on August 26, 2026 treated the China secondary-sanctions threat as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Aug 26, 2026
The Alliance
What 41 per cent in Omaha says about Mexico’s balancing act
American statecraft on August 25, 2026 treated Mexico’s balancing act as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Aug 25, 2026
The Alliance
The an energy emergency resolution hiding inside the Five Eyes tempo
American statecraft on August 24, 2026 treated the Five Eyes tempo as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Aug 24, 2026
The Alliance
The China secondary-sanctions threat: the view from Langley
American statecraft on August 23, 2026 treated the China secondary-sanctions threat as a lever. Allies, including Canada, are doing the arithmetic.
Lila Okada · Aug 23, 2026
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