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Marking the 25th anniversary of the series, Canada Among Nations 2009 focuses on how leading foreign and Canadian thinkers and doers assess Canada's prospects in a world in which the US will become more pre-eminent and predominant. The rise of China, India, Russia, and Brazil as well as the increased significance of Europe and the further development of Africa are all transforming the context in which Canadians live. Given the change in the tone, style, and substance of American foreign policy, and the need to deal with unprecedented international financial problems and global economic retreat, the topic of this volume is especially timely.

Based on unprecedented access, this book will tell valuable stories about how Canada succeeded in advancing its national interests on trade, the environment, national security, and the advancement of democracy and human rights under Brian Mulroney's leadership. It will explore how he built "teams of rivals" both at home and abroad in pursuit of those interests, and a more prosperous, stable, and just international order, while underscoring the importance of his personal interventions and the trust and respect these reflected. Residence: Ottawa, ON. Print run 7,000

Cover -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 2 How Crises Change Political Values -- 3 Micropolitics and Macropolitical Consequences in Mexico -- 4 Micropolitics and Macropolitical Consequences in Canada -- 5 Mexico's Energy Policies in the Seventies and Eighties: an Analysis -- 6 Canada's Energy Policies in the Seventies and Eighties: an Analysis -- 7 Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y.

Notes that John W. Holmes's position on the Canada-US relationship was based on lectures delivered in 1980-81, before Canada signed a free trade agreement with the US & Mexico, & when Canadians were concerned about US investment/ownership in Canada & escalating US-Soviet tension. Subsequent changes in the world would likely lead Holmes to point out two paradoxes. First, in spite of economic integration, Canada & the US appear to be moving further apart in political outlook & public attitudes, especially in relation to the "conservative element in US politics that is largely alien to Canada." The second paradox is that the US response to terrorism has been mostly unilateral rather than cooperative even though Canada shares the same security problems. Nonetheless, Holmes recognized that Canada cannot "cut the umbilical cord" that ties it to the US. Other issues discussed include economics as the driver of the Canada-US relationship, & how to address challenges related to the US. It is concluded that Holmes's pragmatic approach for "dealing with Uncle Sam" is still relevant today. J. Lindroth