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Describing how Canada's campaign to ban land-mines led to foreign policy initiatives that focussed on the security of civilians in situations of armed conflict, this book tells the story of Canada's role in promoting a humanitarian approach to international relations, it will be of interest to foreign policy specialists and students alike.Written by diplomatic practitioners, "Human Security and the New Diplomacy" is a straightforward account of challenges already overcome and the prospect for further progress. From the evolution of peace-keeping, to peacebuilding, humanitarian intervention, war-affected children, international humanitarian law, the International Criminal Court, the economic agendas of conflict, transnational crime, and the emergence of connectivity and a global civil society, the authors offer new insights into the importance of considering these issues as part of a single agenda. "Human Security and the New Diplomacy" is a case-study of a major Canadian foreign policy initiative and a detailed account of the first phase of the human security agenda. It is the story of Canada's leading role in promoting a humanitarian approach to international relations, it will be of interest to foreign policy specialists and students alike. Contributors include David Angell, Alan Bones, Michael Bonser, Terry Cormier, Patricia Fortier, Bob Fowler, Elissa Goldberg, Mark Gwozdecky, Sam Hanson, Paul Heinbecker, Eric Hoskins, Don Hubert, David Lee, Dan Livermore, Jennifer Loten, Rob McRae, Valerie Ooterveld, Victor Rakmil, Darryl Robinson, Jill Sinclair, Michael Small, Ross Snyder, Carmen Sorger, and Roman Waschuk. |
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| Author(s) : Rob McRae & Lloyd Axworthy | Format : Paperback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 0773522182 | ISBN-13 : 9780773522183 |
| RRP : £23.95 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Country Publication : Canada
Publication Date : 01/04/2001
Publisher : McGill-Queen's University Press
Page Length : 304mm
Page Size : 246mm