One of our regular contributors, Prof. Andy Knight recently spoke at a "Movement for Social Justice" on-line discussion on the question of "What is the future of the Caribbean". Akash Samaroo, Lead Editor-Politics, Trinidad and Tobago Guardian akash.samaroo@cnc3.co.tt International relations expert, Professor Andy Knight, is warning that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar may be “hurting” Trinidad … Continue reading Expert says PM’s US alignment risks T&T’s long-term interests
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February 26, 2026 By W. Andy Knight As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders in St. Kitts this week, the region faces a moment of quiet but profound strategic consequence. Beneath the diplomatic courtesies and familiar rhetoric about partnership lies a deeper question: What place does the Caribbean occupy … Continue reading The Caribbean must not Become a Theatre of Great Power Politics
RADHICA DE SILVA, Senior Multimedia Reporter Oct. 10, 2025 International consultant and former Jamaican ambassador Curtis Ward says the United States does not need a base in Grenada to act militarily against Venezuela, as Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s decision to welcome US forces to T&T represents a break with Caricom’s Zone of Peace policy. His … Continue reading Experts warn US-Grenada military deal could test Caricom unity
A new report by U of A political scientist Andy Knight details the prevalence of white supremacism in the Canadian Armed Forces and makes recommendations for rooting it out. (Photo: John Ulan) February 20, 2025 By Geoff McMaster Political scientist finds recruits seeking training and resources for perceived “race war.” Deeply rooted and systemic white … Continue reading Report finds deep-rooted white supremacism lurks in Canadian military
Prof. Andy Knight, University of Alberta February 19, 2025 KEVON FELMINE, Senior Reporter As Caricom Heads of Government meet today, Professor of International Relations Andy Knight urges leaders to consider strengthening partnerships with Canada and China to diversify trade away from the United States of America (US). Last week, US President Donald Trump directed his … Continue reading Foreign policy experts urge regional leaders to shift trading with US
A co-founder and Director of the Canada-Caribbean Institute (CCI) and a renowned Caribbean scholar and contributor to the Institute have recently been among a group of individuals awarded the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant honour. Gervan Fearon, President of George Brown College and Prof. Andy Knight, University of Alberta were part of a list of 25 … Continue reading Fearon and Knight awarded Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Honour
Prof. Andy Knight, University of Alberta Nishat Chowdhury CBC March 23, 2024 The University of Alberta is offering a new free online course to highlight the history and accomplishments of Black Canadians. Called Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures,the course will explore topics like systemic racism and unconscious racial bias in Canadian institutions. The … Continue reading University of Alberta provides new online course on Black history at no cost