1) Subject
In this research paper, I would like to look at the Canadian perspective on the war in Iraq. Through my research paper, I would like to show that Canada’s decision not to go to war to Iraq along with the United States does not represent a new trend in Canada’s foreign relations. Although it was a very surprising decision, the United States and Canada are still close. The title to my project will probably be “The 2003 Iraq War: A Challenge for the Canada-United States’ Relation”. I am not sure yet of which approach I will choose: it will either be examine and analyse or compare and contrast.
2) Audience
Since I am dealing with a non-specialist audience I will probably include in my research paper a chronological description of the Iraq war since it started in 2003. I might also include detailed maps of Iraq. Finally, I think it would be interesting to include a chronological series of important events in the Canada-United States relation.
3) Defence
I think this subject is very important since Canada and the United States have most of the time had good relations and Canada’s economy relies heavily on the United States. It is frequently said that when the United States cough, Canada catches a cold. Thus, it is interesting to look at the impacts of Canada’s decision not to go to war in Iraq. The war in Iraq is of actuality and is on everyone’s lips. The recent decision made by the President of the United States, George W. Bush, to send other troops in Iraq has even made it more “popular”. On January 27th, 2007 there were demonstrations in Washington. My topic is worth considering since Canada’s decision has not really been looked at because people concentrate on the war itself.
4) Methodology
In order to write an interesting paper, I will start by looking for sources at University Laval’s library, in the bases de données and I will also search for speeches made by Canada’s Prime Minister of the time, Jean Chrétien, and the President of the United States. Then, I will read and take notes on each of these sources. After doing all that, I will begin to write my research paper.
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Good paper proposal and very interesting subject! Honnestly, I am not really into politics, but I am looking forward to reading your paper!
In your defence, you write that "Canada’s economy relies heavily on the United States". But have you ever thought that a part of United States' industry also depends on our ressources? Could this explain USA's reactions toward our non-participation to Iraq war?
Do you have a preliminary outline for the methodology part ?
Finally, thank you for taking into account that your audience is composed of non-specialists ! ;-)
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