Experts Urge Canada to Renew Its Commitment to UN Peacekeeping
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Canada may be changing its foreign policy, and a debate about the country's role in the world is taking shape. Bob Rae and Eugene Lang have recently argued that Canada should renew its commitment to United Nations peacekeeping as it develops a new approach to international affairs.
Peacekeeping has long been part of Canada's identity on the world stage. Since the 1950s, Canadian soldiers and diplomats have taken part in many UN missions in places affected by conflict. Supporters of this tradition say that peacekeeping helps countries stay stable and gives Canada a respected voice in international organizations.
However, the discussion is not only about peacekeeping. The title of the commentary suggests that peacekeeping is not the only way Canada can use its position as a middle power. Middle powers are countries that are not among the largest or most powerful in the world, but they have influence through diplomacy, trade, and cooperation with other nations.
As Ottawa prepares its new foreign policy, decisions about peacekeeping and other international priorities will be important. The arguments made by Mr. Rae and Mr. Lang are part of a wider public conversation about how Canada should work with its partners and what role it should play in a changing world.
Sources: iPolitics
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