| ID | 135221 |
| Title Proper | Lessons of Vietnam for Canada |
| Other Title Information | complicity, irrelevance, earnestness, or realism? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sokolsky, Joel |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This essay looks back on three classic texts depicting Canadian foreign policy during the Vietnam era in pursuit of lessons for policymakers in Ottawa today. It concludes that Canadians should not be so self-critical of their country’s inability to exercise influence on complex and difficult global problems. While Canada continues to be able to make a helpful contribution to world affairs, Canada’s international engagements should focus less on the often unrealistic desire to enhance the country’s image and standing abroad and at home and more on immediate tactical and operational impacts. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Journal Vol.69, No.3; Sep.2014: p.444-451 |
| Journal Source | International Journal Vol: 69 No 3 |
| Key Words | Peacekeeping ; Vietnam War ; United States Foreign Policy ; International Influence ; Canadian Foreign Policy ; Canadian defence policy ; United States Defence Policy |