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Pragmatism and Cooperation: Canadian-American Defence Activities in the Arctic, 1945-1951

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dc.contributor.authorKikkert, Peter
dc.date.accessioned2009-09-02T15:51:25Z
dc.date.available2009-09-02T15:51:25Z
dc.date.issued2009-09-02T15:51:25Z
dc.date.submitted9
dc.description.abstractDuring the early Cold War, as the Soviet menace placed Canada in between two hostile superpowers, the Canadian government decided to take steps to ensure that its sovereignty and national interests were not threatened by the Americans in the new strategic environment. This study examines the extent to which the Canadian government actually defended its sovereignty and rights against American intrusions in the early Cold War. At its core is an examination of the government’s policy of gradual acquisition in the Arctic between 1945 and 1951. This thesis explores the relationships that existed at the time, the essence of the negotiations, the state of international law and the potential costs and benefits of certain Canadian courses of action. It also explains how Canada’s quiet diplomacy allowed it to avoid alienating its chief ally, contribute to continental defence, and strengthen its sovereignty during this period.en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10012/4675
dc.language.isoenen
dc.pendingfalseen
dc.publisherUniversity of Waterlooen
dc.subjectArcticen
dc.subjectsovereigntyen
dc.subjectde facto and de jureen
dc.subjectCold Waren
dc.subjectdefence and securityen
dc.subjectnorthern defence projectsen
dc.subjectweather stationsen
dc.subjectLoranen
dc.subjectnaval cruisesen
dc.subjectdiplomacyen
dc.subjectcommand and controlen
dc.subjectRe-Canadianizationen
dc.subjectSector Principleen
dc.subjectAgreeing to Disagreeen
dc.subject.programHistoryen
dc.titlePragmatism and Cooperation: Canadian-American Defence Activities in the Arctic, 1945-1951en
dc.typeMaster Thesisen
uws-etd.degreeMaster of Artsen
uws-etd.degree.departmentHistoryen
uws.peerReviewStatusUnrevieweden
uws.scholarLevelGraduateen
uws.typeOfResourceTexten

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