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Thinking the Unthinkable

Robert C. Hill

Published on: 01/10/2026

Mark Carney says planning for a possible U.S. attack is simply “risk management.” He’s right. Here’s why governments must think about extreme scenarios—and what writing Invasion taught me about the value of asking, “What if?”

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When Reality Starts Catching Up With Fiction

Robert C. Hill

Published on: 17/08/2026

When I started writing Invasion, the idea of Canada preparing for war with the United States seemed deliberately far-fetched. In 2026, Canadian military planners are reportedly asking the same question.

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Why I Chose to Write About an American Invasion of Canada

Robert C. Hill

Published on: 14/08/2026

Why would the United States ever invade Canada? Robert C. Hill explains the premise behind Invasion, and the political and military logic that makes the unthinkable possible.

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DISPATCHES

Go beyond the books: research, places, ideas, and the real stories behind the fiction

Thinking the Unthinkable

When Reality Starts Catching Up With Fiction

Why I Chose to Write About an American Invasion of Canada

Go beyond the books:
research, places, ideas, and the real stories behind the fiction