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- ISBN
- 9780774817509
- Book Title
- Canada and Ballistic Missile Defence, 1954-2009 : Déjà Vu All over Again
- Book Series
- Studies in Canadian Military History Ser.
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Political Science, History
- Topic
- Military / Weapons, International Relations / Arms Control, Military / United States, World / Canadian, Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-), Security (National & International), Military / Canada
- Item Weight
- 22.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
ISBN-10
077481750X
ISBN-13
9780774817509
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19038783473
Product Key Features
Book Title
Canada and Ballistic Missile Defence, 1954-2009 : Déjà Vu All over Again
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Military / Weapons, International Relations / Arms Control, Military / United States, World / Canadian, Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-), Security (National & International), Military / Canada
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, History
Book Series
Studies in Canadian Military History Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
22.6 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
James Fergusson has followed ballistic missile defense and Canadian defense policy for decades, and his passion is reflected in this, the first history that treats these topics in a single volume., This book should serve as a 'lessons learned' reference for our political and military leadership with respect to development of coherent strategic policies. It is also a very useful historical source for students and scholars of politics and history.
Dewey Decimal
358.1/740971
Table Of Content
Preface Prologue - What's with Defence? Act 1 - Anti-Ballistic Missiles: Don't Worry, Be Happy (1954-71) Act 2 - The Strategic Defence Initiative: Much Ado About Very Little (1972-85) Act 3 - Global Protection Against Limited Strikes: Too Close for Comfort (1986-92) Act 4 - National Missile Defense: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (1993-2000) Act 5 - Ground-Based Mid-Course Defense: Is this the End? (2001-05) Epilogue - Forward to the Past (2005 and Beyond) Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Since the mid-1950s, successive Canadian governments have grappled with the issue of Canada's role in US ballistic missile defence programs. Until Paul Martin's government finally said no, policy-makers responded to US initiatives with fear and uncertainty as they endlessly debated the implications - at home and abroad - of participation. However, whether this is the end of the story remains to be seen. Drawing on previously classified government documents and interviews with senior officials, James Fergusson examines Canada's policy deliberations during five major US initiatives. He reveals that a combination of factors such as weak leadership and a tendency to place uncertain and ill-defined notions of international peace and security before national defence resulted in indecision on what role Canada would play in ballistic missile defence. In effect, policy-makers have failed to transform debates about the issue into an opportunity to define Canada's strategic interests at home and on the world stage. Canada and Ballistic Missile Defense is the first comprehensive account of Canada's response and indecision regarding US ballistic missile defence initiatives, and the implications of this inaction., Since the mid-1950s, successive Canadian governments have grappled with the issue of Canada's participation in US ballistic missile defence programs. Until Paul Martin's Liberal government finally said no, policy-makers responded to US initiatives with fear and uncertainty as they endlessly debated the implications - at home and abroad - of participation. However, whether this is the end of the story remains to be seen. Drawing on previously classified government documents and interviews with senior officials, James Fergusson assesses Canada's policy deliberations and rationales for avoiding a definitive commitment in response to five major US initiatives. He reveals that a combination of factors resulted in indecision: weak leadership, wrangling between the Departments of External Affairs and National Defence, a belief that the United States would defend Canada without much Canadian participation, and a tendency to place uncertain and ill-defined notions of international security before national defence. Successive Canadian governments have failed to transform the debate over ballistic missile defence into an opportunity to define Canada's strategic interests at home and on the world stage. Balanced and engaging, Canada and Ballistic Missile Defense offers the first full account of Canada's uncertain response to US ballistic missile defence initiatives and an exploration of the implications of this indecision. It is essential reading for policy-makers, students, and scholars of Canadian foreign and defence policy as well as anyone who wants a fuller understanding of Canadian-American relations. Published in association with the Canadian War Museum., Since the mid-1950s, successive Canadian governments have responded to US ballistic missile defence initiatives with fear and uncertainty. Officials have endlessly debated the implications - at home and abroad - of participation. Drawing on previously classified government documents and interviews with senior officials, James Fergusson offers the first full account of Canada's unsure response to US initiatives. He reveals that factors such as weak leadership and a tendency to place uncertain and ill-defined notions of international peace and security before national defence have resulted in indecision. In the end, policy-makers have failed to transform the ballistic missile defence issue into an opportunity to define Canada's strategic interests at home and on the world stage., This insightful book offers an explanation for Canada's uncertain response to US ballistic missile defence initiatives from the 1950s to the present.
Copyright Date
2010
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