Derek H. Burney

Derek H. Burney is a former, 30-year career diplomat who served as Ambassador to the United States of America from 1989-93. He currently serves as a ranch hand on ranches owned by two of his sons.

LATEST STORIES BY DEREK H. BURNEY

Derek H. Burney: The Liberal government missteps behind Canada's productivity emergency

Dismal productivity and declining competitiveness are hobbling our nation

5 days ago NP Comment

Deputy Bank of Canada Governor Carolyn Rogers

Derek H. Burney: America must stop dithering on Ukraine — for all our sakes

Procrastination by western allies is putting global democracy at risk

April 9, 2024 NP Comment

A worker sits in a crater after a Russian missile strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Derek H. Burney: As America falters, her foes are emboldened

Profound consequences loom for the United States and the world

March 26, 2024 NP Comment

Derek Burney: Brian Mulroney brought Canada on a remarkable journey

He made decisions intended to serve our interests over 10 years, not for tomorrow’s headline

March 19, 2024 NP Comment

Derek H. Burney: Political dysfunction in Washington being felt around the world

The international community needs America to play a confident, lead role in these turbulent times

March 12, 2024 NP Comment

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign rally in Atlanta on March 9, 2024.

Derek Burney: We need more academics willing to stand up to the woke establishment

The president of the University of Florida is trying to reinvigorate higher education by giving students the skills they need to succeed

March 5, 2024 NP Comment

Derek Burney: U.S. impasse on Israel, Ukraine signals waning desire for global leadership

As comedy of congressional errors unfolds, Americans can't get anything done

February 13, 2024 NP Comment

The U.S. flag flutters in the wind as the Senate works through the weekend on a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine and Israel at the US Capitol on February 11, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Derek H. Burney: Taiwan caught in the crosshairs of China-U.S. rivalry

Election results confirm desire of self-ruled democracy to remain independent of Beijing

January 30, 2024 NP Comment

Taiwanese Vice-President Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, celebrates his victory in Taiwan's presidential election on Jan. 13, 2024.

Derek H. Burney: It's time to end the costly, ineffective COP flops

A more realistic tone is needed for climate talks, one that refrains from alarmist prophecies and recognizes the need for balance

January 16, 2024 NP Comment

Activists dressed to represent the oil and gas industry pretend to heat the globe in giant frying pans during the COP28 climate conference in Dubai on Dec. 9, 2023.

Derek H. Burney: Ukraine's greatest vulnerability is the fatigue of its allies

The West has helped Ukraine survive the war with Russia — but not enough to secure victory

January 3, 2024 NP Comment