加拿大的国际关系.ppt

Canadas international relations What sort of role does Canada play in the world? Content From junior partner to middle power Political geography Canadas military commitment Canadian-American relations Overseas development programs From junior partner to middle power Up until WWII ,Canada made huge contributions to Allies war effort which earned them a degree of respect and independence they hadnt enjoyed before. In the 1950s,Canada entered into its golden age of international diplomacy. Political geography Political geography Canadas participation in the international system is its geograpghy. The other geograpghical factor that gravely affects Canadas security. To ensure its security,Canadian policy-maker have had a great interest in promoting peace and cooperation among nations. Canadas military commitment Canada may be indefensible,but it is also practically invulnerable because of its political geography. It is a staunch supporter of arms control efforts and nuclear technology for peaceful civilian uses only. Canadian-American relations They are two of the most open and interconnected societies in the world. It was like a relationship between two farmers whose lands lie side by side. Like brothers. But there are points where differences of opinion occur.And their relations are rocky. Overseas development programs Canada has felt a special commitment to helping the third world develop strong societies and economies. It contributes actively to UN peacekeeping missions and is a staunch supporter of the UN. It takes an active diplomatic role in solving disputes through peaceful means. Canadian overseas aid * a great power a middle power a small power *