In 2003, the relations between Canada and the United States were challenged by Canada's refusal to go to war in Iraq. Following this decision, the President of the United States, George W. Bush, cancelled a visit to Ottawa which shows that the United States were disappointed by Canada's decision. According to some experts, by making this decision, Canada broke with its historic allies, the United States and Great Britain (Noble, http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/may03/noble.pdf).
In this research paper, I would like to look at the Canadian perspective on the war in Iraq. Why has Canada decided not to get involved in the war in Iraq but to do so in Afghanistan? Does this decision represent a new trend in Canada's foreign relations? Did this decision hurt Canada?
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.
Here are some interesting Internet sites on this subject:
Iraq Council on Foreign Relations: http://www.cfr.org/region/405/iraq.html
Iraqi War Debate: http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/iraqwar.html
Iraq - Global Policy Forum: http://www.globalpolicy.org/security/issues/irqindx.htm
Canada and the War Against Iraq: http://www.mapleleafweb.com/education/spotlight/issue_20/index.html
Guerre en Irak (this one is in French, but is very interesting):
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/special/nouvelles/irak/irak/index.shtml
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Your subject is very interesting because of the subtility of Canada's position on the Irak War.
Even if Jean Chrétien's gouvernment refused to send troops, Canada has had a logistical and supply role in the War. Many Canadian corporations like SNC Lavalin of Montreal and Bell Helicopter of Mirabel have had denfense contracts from the US Army for its War in Irak.
Also, Canadian Special Forces were involved in the rescue of the Canadian hostage in 2006.
Hi Julie,
Your subject is quite interesting and really current. Hope you are going to make this situation clearer to my eyes. You seem to be prepared with your sources. Good job! Keep going!
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