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Harper's World

The Politicization of Canadian Foreign Policy, 2006-2015

edited by Peter McKenna

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
Jan 2022
Category
Canadian, General, History & Theory
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781487514594
    Publish Date
    Jan 2022
    List Price
    $39.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781487502102
    Publish Date
    Feb 2022
    List Price
    $90.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781487521783
    Publish Date
    Feb 2022
    List Price
    $39.95

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In examining the nuts and bolts of former prime minister Stephen Harper’s foreign policy universe between 2006 and 2015, Harper’s World turns to key foreign policy experts to break down and evaluate Harper’s international policies – from relations with China to his engagement with Canada’s Arctic region. In explaining both the what and the why of Harper’s foreign policy record, this book argues that the policy decisions of Harper’s Conservative government were primarily shaped and motivated by domestic, regional, and, most importantly, electoral calculations.

 

Bringing together Canada’s leading foreign policy specialists, Harper’s World identifies the push and pull factors of Harper’s approach to various Canadian foreign policy issues. This collection offers original analyses, factual evidence, case studies, and supporting documentation to shed light on Harper’s foreign policy orientation during his almost ten years in power.

About the author

Peter McKenna is professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Prince Edward Island.

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