Canada Among Nations, 2009-2010 : As Others See Us / edited by Fen Osler Hampson, Paul Heinbecker.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Heinbecker, Paul, editor.

Hampson, Fen Osler, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

National characteristics, Canadian.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 388 pages)

Other Title:

Canada Among Nations, 2009-2010

Place of Publication:

Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press, 2010.

Summary:

Marking the 25th anniversary of the series, Canada Among Nations 2009 focuses on how leading foreign and Canadian thinkers and doers assess Canada's prospects in a world in which the US will become more pre-eminent and predominant. The rise of China, India, Russia, and Brazil as well as the increased significance of Europe and the further development of Africa are all transforming the context in which Canadians live. Given the change in the tone, style, and substance of American foreign policy, and the need to deal with unprecedented international financial problems and global economic retreat, the topic of this volume is especially timely. Canada will need to formulate sound policies on key issues such as energy and environmental sustainability, nuclear nonproliferation, human rights, and trade and investment in key areas such as Afghanistan and the Middle East. Astute bilateral diplomacy and constructive engagement in multilateral forums such as the United Nations and the G20 will be crucial to Canada's success. Contributors to this volume critique Canada's performance on the world stage, offering advice on initiatives Canada can take in its own and in the common interest.

Contents:

Introduction

Norh America

The Americas

Asia-Pacific

Africa

Asia and the Middle East

Europe and Russia

Arctic

International institution

Arms control and disarmament

Human rights

Development assistance and food security

Climate change.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (McGill-Queen's University Press, viewed April 26, 2023).