Rushan Abbas Named 2026 Leader for Human Rights by Women’s eNews

China: A broader strategic partner for Canada or an opportunity for an experienced adversary playing the long game to take advantage? Is China a legitimate economic counterbalance, or are we facilitating the intelligence operations of a country that is a leading source of foreign interference in Canada?

Join Dr. Charles Burton, author of The Beaver & The Dragon, for a timely discussion on concerns about foreign interference, transnational repression, and growing geopolitical tensions have increasingly drawn public attention in Canada and other democratic societies. Developments in Hong Kong following the National Security Law have also raised important questions about civil liberties, rule of law, and the future of open societies.

Join Optimum Publishing April 22nd for a special Ottawa launch event of Rushan Abbas’ striking memoir, Unbroken: One Uyghur’s Fight For Freedom.