Jack Marchand
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Jack Marchand
@jackmarchandbooks.bsky.social
Author of political spy thrillers. Exploring espionage, power, and deception in Canada. My debut novel is in the works—follow for deep dives into intelligence history & writing updates.

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Correct! And it’s not just “China growing more receptive”. Both sides stumbled into this trade war through faulty assumptions and missteps. The Trump team wrongly bet on Xi folding quickly, while Beijing “proved better at signaling defiance than shaping outcomes.”

As Foreign Affairs put it:
May 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Let's learn from the Dude 😉
March 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In this edition on the rise of the ‘strong-man’ ruler from the 2010s. We are now in the era of competition over cooperation
March 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Foreign investors hold $50T in U.S. assets. If they sell even a percentage, markets take the hit. Meanwhile, U.S. investment abroad is half that.
Rosenberg: other countries grasp this better than some in D.C. Ignoring reality won’t make it go away. #FinSky #Econ
February 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A great spy thriller need action but also shows deception, power, and the thin line between loyalty and betrayal. The best ones make you question who’s really in control. Who are your go-to authors for espionage and political intrigue? Looking for recommendations! #SpyThriller #EspionageFiction
February 27, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Did somebody say there’s a job opening at the Washington Post? #RIPWaPo
February 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Indeed.
February 23, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Think they'll notice us?
February 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Alice Network’ was a fantastic read—Quinn really captured the tension and resilience of wartime espionage. The fact that it was based on real female spies made it even more compelling. Have you read any other books that dive into historical spy networks? #BookSky #espionage
February 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
As #MSC2025 kicks off in four days, what does a shifting global power balance mean for Canada? Risks, opportunities & what’s next.

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📖 Read here 👉 open.substack.com/pub/jackmarc...

#Geopolitics #Canada #GlobalSecurity
February 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Looking back from Dec 2025: How did a U.S.-China-Canada trade war reshape the world?

My latest Substack explores how this crisis could unfold. Are we closer to economic brinkmanship than we think?

Read here: open.substack.com/pub/jackmarc...

#Geopolitics #TradeWar #China #USA #CDNPoli #Economy
February 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Seeing the Georgian team at the Invictus Games in Vancouver reminds me—Georgia is a geopolitical hotspot where spies from Russia and the West constantly clash. What’s the most interesting espionage story out of the region? #Espionage #Geopolitics #InvictusGames
February 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM