Myths, Morals, and Reality in Canadian Foreign Policy

In: International journal / Canadian Institute of International Affairs, Band 58, Heft 2, S. 239-256

Abstract

Critiques the current Canadian approach toward foreign policy as smug, complacent, & self-deluded concerning Canadian values, virtues, & morals. The author questions whether Canadian cultural, intellectual, & academic activities & accomplishments should be placed on public display abroad; whether foreign policies should be based on the idea that Canadian values & culture would benefit all people & cultures; & whether their foreign efforts should propagate & proselytize their putative values. The author concludes that Canadians should recognize that their economic success & multicultural development is due as much to their geography & resources as to the quality of their souls. L. A. Hoffman