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Odessa Ikels '28

Strange Bedfellows: The Dangers of Economic Nationalism on Any Side

Assistant Opinion Editor Odessa Ikels ‘28 unpacks the resurgence of economic nationalism on the right and the left, arguing that protectionist impulses risk exacerbating global volatility rather than reducing it.
Odessa Ikels '28 Feb 25, 2026

After the American Order: Mark Carney’s Case for Middle Powers

Contributing Writer Odessa Ikels ’28 dissects Mark Carney’s proposal for middle powers in a fragmented global order, arguing that while Canada’s bid for strategic autonomy challenges U.S. hegemony, its success hinges on overcoming the structural dilemmas.
Odessa Ikels '28 Feb 4, 2026

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