In Open Canada, Dr. Robert M. Cutler argues that Canada should deepen cooperation with Washington on critical minerals while avoiding strategic dependency on the United States. He contends that critical minerals have become central to economic security and geopolitical competition, requiring coordinated North American frameworks rather than fragmented national approaches. However, Cutler stresses that Canada must engage the U.S. on its own terms, balancing continental cooperation with broader diversification strategies involving Europe and other allies.

In The Times of Central Asia, Dr. Cutler examines how Kazakhstan is redefining its nuclear identity by transforming its Soviet nuclear-testing legacy into a civilian nuclear-energy strategy rooted in non-proliferation, energy security, and national development. He argues that Kazakhstan’s planned nuclear expansion, supported by public authorization, international cooperation, and strict safety frameworks, reflects an effort to reconcile historical trauma with modern economic and technological ambitions while positioning the country as a responsible actor in global nuclear governance.