The PJBD Freeze: A Symptom of Deeper Tensions Between US and Canada The Pentagon's decision to pause the Permanent Joint Board on Defence (PJBD) with Canada has left many scratching their heads in both countries.
Washington's move appears to be an attempt to exert its influence over Ottawa, pushing Canada towards meeting NATO targets and adopting a harder military stance.
However, this interpretation only scratches the surface of the complex web of politics and geopolitics at play.