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Foreign Policy and Internationalism Is Canada’s contribution to peacekeeping missions an aspect of Canada’s foreign policy that is worthy of a monument? Do you think the monument might offend some Canadians? Some tourists? If so, how might it offend? Does it matter if it offends anyone? Why or why not? Individually, read the rest of page 231 and work through the questions Read the caption to Figure 10-1 on page 230 and the introductory paragraph on page 231 Do you think peacekeeping is apart of Canada’s national identity? and Review the Key Terms by writing out a guess of what you think each of them means How Do Countries Set Foreign Policy? Read the introduction on page 232 How Canada’s Foreign Policy Decisions Affect My Life Fruit, Vegetables, Etc. After being assigned to one of the groups listed on the handout, work as a group to fill in your assigned section United States, Mexico, China, Chile, etc. Canada’s foreign policy includes trade agreements with the United States, Mexico, China, Chile, etc. When finished, complete the summary statement Food as an example: Foreign Policy Which form of government might find it harder to set foreign policy… A democracy or a dictatorship? Why? A dictatorship does not have to consult with and appease the interests and will of the people, while a democratic government does Read the section Influences on Foreign Policy Decisions on pages 232-233 Influences on Foreign Policy Decisions Review Figure 10-3 on page 233 Complete the Activity on page 232 Read the section Foreign Policy Goals on pages 233 Foreign Policy How has globalization affected foreign policy? As you read the section Foreign Policy in a Globalizing World (page 235) jot down points that will help you answer the above question Remember: Due to Globalization… The role played by nation-states in international affairs has been reduced The role played by multinational corporations and international business, labour, and humanitarian organizations has increased in importance The boundaries between domestic and foreign policy are now blurred And Finally… Begin a list of terms from this chapter, which include… Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your … International Water Crisis Presentation Any suggestions as to what you should include? How Can States Promote Internationalism Through Foreign Policy? Read the introduction on page 236 Using Foreign Policy to Promote Internationalism Pages 236-238 Pages 239 & 242 Pages 243-244 You will be using this handout throughout this section of your textbook – Don’t lose it! As we go forward, don’t forget: Internationalism Refers to: International cooperation in order to solve global problems And Economic Security and Peace often go hand in hand Promoting Peace Read the rest of page 236 As you read, jot any questions and notes in the first column of your handout: Using Foreign Policy to Promote Internationalism Review the meaning of Economic Sanctions & Read both of the Voices on page 236 How do feel about Canada’s participation in the sanctions against Iraq… Are sanctions an effective tool? Examine Figure 10-5 and its caption Has this changed your feelings about Canada’s participation in the Iraq sanctions? Do you believe that sanctions are an effective policy tool? Why — or why not? Peacekeeping and Internationalism Read the top half of page 237 As you read, jot any questions and notes in the first column of your handout: Using Foreign Policy to Promote Internationalism Read the rest of page 237 What does this photograph tell you about the way Canadian peacekeepers were viewed in Bosnia in 1994? Add to your notes as needed Read page 238 Complete column one of your handout In cases like Rwanda, should the UN abandon peacekeeping in favour of direct military intervention to make peace and protect people? And Finally… Continue with your list of terms from this chapter, which include… Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your … International Water Crisis Presentation Any suggestions as to what you should include? International Law Agreements Read page 239 As you read, jot any questions and notes in the second column of your handout: Using Foreign Policy to Promote Internationalism As you take notes, answer the following questions: What is international law? Why is it important? What is based on? Who interprets it? What is the Law of the Sea? Why has it been controversial in Canada? International Law Agreements Read page 242 As you read, jot any questions and notes in the second column of your handout: Using Foreign Policy to Promote Internationalism -Also- Complete the second column by answering the questions posed in both Figures 10-10 & 10-11 Foreign Aid and Internationalism Read pages 243-244 As you read, jot any questions and notes in the second column of your handout: Using Foreign Policy to Promote Internationalism -Also- Complete the final column by answering the following questions: Should Canada contribute 0.7% of its GNI to foreign aid? & Should the countries who donate money to countries in need, be allowed to place restrictions on the way it is spent? And Finally… Continue with your list of terms from this chapter, which include… Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your … International Water Crisis Presentation Any suggestions as to what you should include? Review Figure 10-14 on page 245 How can combating smog combine a country’s national and international interests? How Does Canadian Foreign Policy Try To Balance National Interest And Internationalism? As you read the this final inquiry question of Chapter 10, you are responsible for taking your own jot-notes Read the opening two paragraphs on page 245 Review Figure 10-15 NATO NAFTA Kyoto Protocol United Nations Canada Border Services Agency Department of Foreign Affairs Can you think of an example for each of the foreign policy goals listed above? Landmines and Foreign Policy Read pages 248 - 249 Review Figure 10-19 Does Canada’s position on landmines strike a balance between national interest and internationalism? Public Service Announcement: Landmines And Finally… Complete your list of terms from this chapter, which include… Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your … International Water Crisis Presentation Any suggestions as to what you should include? Think About Your Challenge By now, you should have decided which of the stakeholders you are going to represent Have you put together your 3-4 inquiry questions? Have you started your research? If you haven’t already, get started, as time will be soon be gone in Related Issue 3