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During the 1980's, the United States and Canada generally enjoyed
very close relations. The early 1990's brought new governments to
Ottawa and Washington and although Canada's Liberal Party ran-and
won-on a platform that emphasised its intentions to act more
independently of the Unites Sates, relations between the two
countries have continued to be excellent. The two North American
countries continue to co-operate extensively in international
security and political issues, both bilaterally and through
numerous international organisations. Canada's foreign and defence
policies are usually in harmony with those of the United States.
Areas of contention are relatively few, but sometimes sharp, as
have been the case in the policy towards Cuba. Since September 11,
the United States and Canada have co-operated extensively on
efforts to combat terrorism. This book provides an overview of
Canada's political scene, its economic conditions and its recent
security and foreign policy.
The European Theater, By Rodney Odell; The Mediterranean Theater,
By William McBride; The Pacific Theater, By Carl Ek. Foreword By
Dow H. Drukker, Jr.
The European Theater, By Rodney Odell; The Mediterranean Theater,
By William McBride; The Pacific Theater, By Carl Ek. Foreword By
Dow H. Drukker, Jr.
Canada-United States relations covers more than two centuries,
marked by a shared British colonial heritage, conflict during the
early years of the U.S., and the eventual development of one of the
most successful international relationships in the modern world.
The most serious breach in the relationship was the War of 1812,
which saw both sides try to invade the other, and both failed,
leaving the status quo. Friendship was solidified in the 20th
century with the shared experience of the world wars and a close
alliance during the Cold War. Canada and the United States are
currently the world's largest trading partners, share the world's
longest border, and have significant interoperability within the
defense sphere. Modern difficulties have included repeated trade
disputes (despite a continental trade agreement), environmental
concerns, and debates over immigration and the movement of people
across the shared border. While the foreign policies of the
neighbors have been largely aligned for much of the post-war era,
significant disputes have arisen, including over the Vietnam War,
the status of Cuba, the Iraq War and the War on Terror. At this
time, the Canadian dollar has gained considerably versus the U.S.
dollar with as yet unknown consequences.
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