Middle power in the Middle East : Canada's foreign and defence policies in a changing region /
"The Middle East has not, historically, been a first-order priority for Canadian foreign and defence policy. Most major Canadian decisions towards the Middle East have come about through ad hoc decision-making rather than strategic necessity. Balancing international obligations with domestic go...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Toronto ; Buffalo ; London :
University of Toronto Press,
[2022]
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| Summary: | "The Middle East has not, historically, been a first-order priority for Canadian foreign and defence policy. Most major Canadian decisions towards the Middle East have come about through ad hoc decision-making rather than strategic necessity. Balancing international obligations with domestic goals, Canadian relations with this region try to find a balance between meeting alliance obligations and keeping domestic constituents' content. Middle Power in the Middle East delves into some of Canada's key bilateral relations with the Middle East and explores the main themes in Canada's regional presence: arms sales, human rights, defence capacity-building, and mediation. Contributors analyze the key drivers of Canada's foreign and defence policies in the Middle East, including diplomatic relations with the United States, ideology, and domestic politics. Bringing together many of Canada's foremost experts on Canada-Middle East relations, this collection provides a fresh perspective that is particularly timely and important following the Arab uprisings."-- |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 266 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Issued also in electronic formats. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781487528447 1487528442 1487528450 9781487528454 |