Maxime Marquette
MadMax is an independent bilingual news outlet based in Québec, publishing analysis on geopolitics, technology, democracy, and culture.
Our mission: rigorous, source-cited analysis carried out with full editorial independence — no sponsorship, no party line.
Our editorial standards: sources are cited inline, corrections are fixed and logged publicly, and any use of artificial intelligence is disclosed.
“Burn rather than rot. Write rather than stay silent.”
Fire first. Sentences after. No lukewarm takes.
Always answer the strongest version of the opposing point. No strawmen.
No commissioned pieces. No editorial masters. No compromise.
Columns by Maxime Marquette
4,540 columns published
Iran Rebuilds Its Proxy Network While Washington Negotiates
Introduction: fragile diplomacy against relentless realpolitik
The World Bank Turns the Page on China by 2031
Introduction: the end of a financial era between Washington and Beijing
Beijing Hits Tokyo, the Export War Spreads Across Asia-Pacific
Introduction: a blacklist aimed at Japan's industrial core
Trump's 50% Poll, Statistical Miracle or Partisan Mirage
Introduction: a number that stands out from the polling crowd
Republican Headwinds Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
Introduction: a governing party, a collapsing approval rating
Trump Claims Victory in the Polls, the Numbers Say the Opposite
Introduction: one sentence, one lie, dozens of polls
OPEN LETTER: Mr. President, Your Numbers Tell the Story of Your Failure
Introduction: a letter no one at the White House will want to read
John Oliver Exposes Congress's Seat-Stealing Machine
Introduction: a Sunday night that unsettles
Hegseth Rattles Congress, House Seeks a Way Out
Introduction: discontent that crosses party lines