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| 09 Nov 2015 07:36 PM |
I need to create a thesis statement for this
Synopsis of issue
Canada’s role on the international stage is in question in the face of recent news. A leaked government document outlining the recent loss of support from the international community was obtained by the Globe and Mail. Leaders of other nations and their diplomats have felt that Canada's stance on the multilateral stage has been less than acceptable, resulting in the ‘loss of our traditional place at some multilateral tables’ (Chase and Mccarthy). Left-wing figures used this as a point against the Harper government in the recent election, apparently with some effect, and though the blame may not be entirely with the Conservative Party, they are responsible greatly in part for Canada's current position, particularly with them having had a majority government in the recent years (Chase and Mccarthy). Regardless of who is to blame, it remains a fact that Canada has of recent lost out in a temporary seat at the UN, somewhat demonstrating Canada’s geo-political decline (Chase and Mccarthy).
Canada’s Foreign Policy Goals
Like most western nations, even if their intentions weren't purely diplomatic, Canada will approach foreign policy in a diplomatic way. The most important question becomes, “how can we have a positive effect on areas like Syria, while preserving our democratic reputation.” This is because Canada's place on the global stage is dependent on that reputation, and how consistent it is with modern political values. (Chase and Mccarthy). Canada’s recent actions in Syria demonstrated their foreign policy well; take effective military action, but only under the wing and authorization of the leading democratic power such as the United States. The government’s focus on the leak concerning our militaristic relevance further demonstrates to us the priority Canada has placed on global relations (Chase and Mccarthy).
Factors influencing Foreign Policy
If you consider the effect groups like The United Nations have on international decisions, Canada's motivations become obvious. The nation’s success is quite dependent on the geopolitical influence they can gather. Their influence eventually affects their interactions with other nations on an economical and political scale, and eventually determines whether or not they can have a say in the international decisions with domestic implications (Chase and Mccarthy). it is therefore necessarily for Canada to operate under the modern narrative set up by other democratic powers. This motivation is a historical factor, in that it exists because Canada is attempting to retain a reputation that it's held in the past (Chase and Mccarthy).
Instruments of Foreign Policy
The example given in the article, being the most recent military action Canada has taken, demonstrates Canada's approach to foreign policy. Canada, in bombing Syria has taken necessary and effective action in response to international crisis, but only together with America, who acts as a sort of ideological leader on the geopolitical stage (Chase and Mccarthy). Instead of prioritizing immediate and timely action, it prioritizes preserving Canada's reputation, because that reputation is important in the context of Canada's international goals. It’s a sort of “follow the leader” methodology which wouldn’t allow the country to take action except when under the eyes of more influential powers (Chase and Mccarthy).
Canada’s Role on the International Stage
The leak, which was arguably a political move with the intent of derailing the Conservative point, still demonstrates something about Canada’s foreign policy. It still proposes realistic concerns about Canada’s international status, including the “loss of our traditional place at multilateral tables” and the “declining market share in emerging markets” (Chase and Mccarthy). Without context, these claims seem speculative and worthless, but if you think about Canada's foreign policy, you'll see that they have merit. It is no secret that Canada’s foreign policy encourages being a follower, rather than a global leader in action. Some would argue that this method could only lead Canada to a lesser position in global politics.
Just recently, Canada finally took military action against Syria. Predictably, this was done in conjunction with and somewhat in the coattails of the United States’ action. It demonstrates Canada's geopolitical character: the follower who must repeat the actions of the ideologically justified in order to maintain it's international reputation. This method of going about foreign policy seems justified and beneficial when only considering its immediate implications, but how does it ever allow Canada to become a leader on the international platform?
It then becomes somewhat considerable, that Canada’s take on foreign politics be in the long term not only an ineffective method of increasing and securing global influence, but a decaying one that leads to geopolitical decline (Chase and Mccarthy). The empirical models that assert that we’re in a decline then deserve some consideration. While Canada in the past has been regarded as a respectable and relevant power, we haven’t ever been regarded as an increasing power, so it becomes reasonable to fear that Canadian influence may only have had room to decrease.
While the interpretations of the leak and Canada’s recent actions in Syria seems varied certain things are definite. We are in less of a leadership role when it comes to global action, and that cannot have a positive effect on our global influence. While the immediate negative implications are arguable, it shows us Canada's current place on the global stage: subservient, since our action only comes after the actions of more influential powers. In the extended future, it’s foreseeable that this could lead to significant decline in our geopolitical power as the leaked articles suppose. |
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Laedere
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| 09 Nov 2015 07:36 PM |
noun 1. a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence. |
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| 09 Nov 2015 07:37 PM |
| laedere you're good at english!! help me please!! |
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| 09 Nov 2015 07:38 PM |
| Help me somebody, please!!!!!!!! |
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Serom
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| 09 Nov 2015 07:42 PM |
| Omg Malakaiiiii for realllll????? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Xaela
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| 09 Nov 2015 07:43 PM |
| Who needs help writing a thesis statement...? |
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| 09 Nov 2015 07:43 PM |
| I'm really bad with thesis statements.. help me... please.... |
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Serom
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| 09 Nov 2015 07:45 PM |
Malakai if you help me I swear to god I will owe you so much
Ill buy u a bc card |
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Xaela
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| 09 Nov 2015 07:46 PM |
Assuming this is all one piece, here are some steps you can take to help you write a thesis statement rev
Read first and last paragraphs of the text, and make a general observation that you see the writer make in the piece. Feel free to include, or exclude, a forecast. Or, read & annotate--this is applicable to the first option as well--the entire text, and make a general observation of what the writer is trying to get across in the text. |
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| 09 Nov 2015 07:48 PM |
| Do it for me and I'll buy you a 1 month bc card |
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Xaela
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| 09 Nov 2015 08:43 PM |
| Honestly, this is probably a skill you need to learn for yourself. I just told you how to do it. |
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| 09 Nov 2015 08:45 PM |
Ok heres the example similar to my current thing
What type of outcomes are resulted from the effects of global warming and how do they impact our political society?
thesis statement for that ^ |
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Melenius
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| 09 Nov 2015 08:53 PM |
Global warming is the biggest environmental issue of our time, but on the political front politicians are refusing to accept the evidence that humans have created this problem and are opposed to many solutions.
Is that good? |
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