Kyle Hiebert

Winnipeg

Researcher and Analyst at Freelance

Articles

Opinion: Global power struggle reaches outer space

1 week ago | brandonsun.com | Kyle Hiebert

There are rumblings that Elon Musk — ever more a political liability — could exit the Trump administration soon. Indeed, his special government employee status already expires in late May. Yet even if he leaves, the tech tycoon will retain outsize influence over the White House. One reason: Musk’s company SpaceX is America’s biggest asset in the growing space race.
Opinion: Global power struggle reaches outer space

1 week ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Kyle Hiebert

There are rumblings that Elon Musk — ever more a political liability — could exit the Trump administration soon. Indeed, his special government employee status already expires in late May. Yet even if he leaves, the tech tycoon will retain outsize influence over the White House. One reason: Musk’s company SpaceX is America’s biggest asset in the growing space race.
Opinion: Canada short of the mark on Africa strategy

3 weeks ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Kyle Hiebert

By: Kyle Hiebert Posted: 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney’s choice of Europe for his first trip abroad as Canada’s leader was telling. Under U.S. President Donald Trump, America — our closest ally and economic lifeline — has become a menacing and unstable force.
Opinion: Federal election will attract foreign interference

1 month ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Kyle Hiebert

By: Kyle Hiebert Posted: 2:00 AM CDT Friday, Mar.
Opinion: India’s Modi rides out political turbulence

2 months ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Kyle Hiebert

By: Kyle Hiebert Posted: 2:00 AM CST Friday, Feb.
Ukraine’s Fate Hinges on Its English-Language Influence Operations

2 months ago | cigionline.org | Kyle Hiebert |Jordan Miller

Ukraine is in a fragile state. February 22 marks the three-year anniversary of its war with Russia — now with Donald Trump back in the White House. The president claims he’ll broker a ceasefire. And signs indicate Trump will push Kyiv to concede territory it has lost to Russia in exchange for vague promises of security guarantees. But it remains unclear what endgame he and his advisers have in mind, aside from Trump’s desire to be lauded for making a deal. They themselves may not even know.
Opinion: The paradox of powerful dual-use technologies

2 months ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Kyle Hiebert

By: Kyle Hiebert Posted: 2:00 AM CST Thursday, Feb.
Foreign interest in Africa comes with damaging disinformation

2 months ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Kyle Hiebert

ISS TODAY OP-ED Digital propaganda and manipulated information by external actors erode public confidence in democracy on the continent. For the past three decades Beijing has started the year by sending its foreign minister to Africa, signalling Chinese commitment to the region. But China faces rising competition; increasingly, other anti-democratic powers are eyeing economic, political and military partnerships in Africa.
HT Syndication: Foreign interest in Nigeria, other African countries comes with damaging tactics

2 months ago | htsyndication.com | Kyle Hiebert

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- For the past three decades, Beijing has started the year by sending its foreign minister to Africa, signalling Chinese commitment to the region. But China faces rising competition; increasingly, other anti-democratic powers are eyeing economic, political and military partnerships in Africa.
Opinion: Trump’s calculated assault on science

2 months ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Kyle Hiebert

By: Kyle Hiebert Posted: 2:00 AM CST Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 Mere hours from taking the oath of office, U.S. President Donald Trump executed a blitzkrieg against science, freezing all activity in the science-funding agencies across the federal government.