Canada's Foreign Policy

Manipulating diaspora for political gain serves only to divide us. Time for an official policy on the issue.

The Alliance has had a rocky relationship with Canada, especially after it was perceived to let us down in Afghanistan. Are we headed for a separation?

Five questions about what to expect on Operation Impact during this year’s federal election.

This year’s election campaign needs to address strengthening U.S. and North American relations.

130 states have signed the ATT, which entered into force in December. Yet Canada still refuses to support the historical multilateral agreement.

The academic and blogger mourns the world’s bullies, takes on Piketty, and predicts Canada will never have its own Silicon Valley.

Eugenie Bouchard’s recent behaviour mirrors Canada’s on the international stage. By Jeremy Kinsman.

As Canada’s military campaign expands in the Middle East, questions arise as to the motives for engagement. By David McDonough.

The prime minister’s record doesn’t match his hawkish rhetoric. By Christopher Westdal.

An excerpt from Roland Paris’ open letter to Canada’s next Prime Minister.

If Harper led Canada’s role abroad, Baird’s real impact was in creating division at home. By David Carment.

Man of principle or Harper’s mouthpiece? The nation’s pundits assess Canada’s outgoing foreign minister.

John Baird confirmed his resignation Tuesday in Ottawa. Early reaction to the news was full of surprise, early analysis and predictions.

Considering the country’s human rights record, our arms deal should be cancelled, argues Peggy Mason.

Measuring Canada’s relationship with the world over the past year.

Jeremy Kinsman on how the prime minister has projected himself and Canada in the world.

Sergio Marchi considers Canada’s long legacy in the international sphere.

Is this an R2P mission? Are party members taking the debate seriously? Should there be a vote? By Steve Saideman.

Daryl Copeland reflects on the prospects for public diplomacy at a time when DFAIT has become rather undiplomatic.

Merging Canadian and British embassies is not without risk says Jennifer Welsh.