Canadian-American Relations: Time for Cassandra?

Relations between the US & Canada have generally run smoothly in the past. This article identifies the structural & situational factors that define the relationship. Power asymmetry & Canada's dependence on the US, the combined sociopolitical differences between the countries, plus...

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Published in:The American review of Canadian studies 2000-08, Vol.30 (2), p.135-157
Main Author: Roussel, Stéphane
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Canada
International Relations
United States of America
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Summary:Relations between the US & Canada have generally run smoothly in the past. This article identifies the structural & situational factors that define the relationship. Power asymmetry & Canada's dependence on the US, the combined sociopolitical differences between the countries, plus formal & informal bilateral institutions are three of the most important structural factors that concern the Canadians. On the other hand, the relationship can be described as egalitarian & interdependent, as the two countries have much in common, both being liberal democracies. The article describes the roots of the relationship & the effects of the above factors. Finally, details that support a pessimistic view of future relations are given. 50 References. R. Larsen
ISSN:0272-2011
1943-9954
DOI:10.1080/02722010009481048