A Faustian Bargain in the Desert Canada's recent overtures to Saudi Arabia have sparked controversy, particularly given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
The visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney has raised eyebrows, and it's easy to lose sight of what's at stake: Canada's willingness to overlook its own values and principles in pursuit of economic gain.
Carney's decision to send a permanent defense attaché to Riyadh and open a Canadian exhibit at the World Defense Show is part of this Faustian bargain.