Statesmen, strategists, and diplomats : Canada's prime ministers and the making of foreign policy /

"Foreign policy is a tricky business. Typically, its challenges and proposed solutions are perceived as mismatched unless a leader can amass enough support for an idea to create a consensus. Because the prime ministers are typically the ones supporting a compromise, Canadian foreign policy can...

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Other Authors: Dutil, Patrice A., 1960- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Vancouver ; Toronto : UBC Press, [2023]
Series:C.D. Howe series in Canadian political history.
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Summary:"Foreign policy is a tricky business. Typically, its challenges and proposed solutions are perceived as mismatched unless a leader can amass enough support for an idea to create a consensus. Because the prime ministers are typically the ones supporting a compromise, Canadian foreign policy can be analyzed through the actions of these leaders. Statesmen, Strategists & Diplomats explores how prime ministers--from Sir John A. MacDonald to Justin Trudeau--have shaped foreign policy. This innovative focus is destined to trigger new appreciation for the formidable personal attention and acuity involved in a successful approach to external affairs."--
Physical Description:xii, 390 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Issued also in electronic format.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780774868556
0774868554