Harper's World

In examining the nuts and bolts of former prime minister Stephen Harpers foreign policy universe between 2006 and 2015, Harpers World turns to key foreign policy experts to break down and evaluate Harpers international policies from relations with China to his engagement with Canadas Arctic region. In explaining both the what and the why of Harpers foreign policy record, this book argues that the policy decisions of Harpers Conservative government were primarily shaped and motivated by domestic, regional, and, most importantly, electoral calculations. Bringing together Canadas leading foreign policy specialists, Harpers World identifies the push and pull factors of Harpers approach to various Canadian foreign policy issues. This collection offers original analyses, factual evidence, case studies, and supporting documentation to shed light on Harpers foreign policy orientation during his almost ten years in power.