Politics, Policy and Diplomacy

Asian countries are gaining a greater voice in international institutions such as the G20, the UN and the IMF. Canada can capitalize on this development to deepen its bilateral and multilateral relationships with Asian partners. In addition, regional forums such as the East Asia Summit are trying to assert themselves as more robust institutions. Can Canada leverage its international reputation to play a constructive role in Asia and ensure that the Canadian voice is heard in the Asia Pacific region? If yes, what is needed? A comprehensive Asia strategy? A soft power strategy? A more active mediation role?

Additional Resources

These resources are by no means exhaustive, and we welcome your suggestions on articles, videos, opinion pieces or reports to include here. To suggest a publication for this list, please email us at info@asiapacific.ca

NCA Conversations

What issues should PM Harper pursue on his upcoming trip to China?

Research Reports

Chinese Foreigh Direct Investement in Canada: Opportunity or Threat?, Canadian Council of Chief Executives (2012)

Canada-India: The Way Forward, Canadian Chamber of Commerce (2012)

Canada-China Economic Relations:Beyond Petroleum, The North-South Institute (2011)

Canada, China and Rising Asia : A Strategic Proposal, Canadian Council of Chief Executives (2011)

A Reassessment of Canada’s Interests in China and Options for Renewal of Canada’s China Policy, Canadian International Council (2009)

A New Direction for the Canada-India Relationship, Canadian International Council (2009)

The Afghanistan Papers, Centre for International Governance Innovation (2010)

Op-Eds

Getting China Right, Toronto Star (September 2011)

Where is Canada on the South china Sea?, Embassy (August 2011)

Canada-China Ties: Warm Past, Cloudy Future, The Globe and Mail (October 2010)

How to Take Advantage of the Pacific Century, The Mark News (April 2010)

A Global Positioning Strategy for Canada, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (June 2010)

The United States in Asia-Pacific: The Changing Balance of Power, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (November 2010)

The Pacific Century, The Mark News (April 2010)

Commentary

China’s Shadow: A Canadian Concern?, Canadian Defense and Foreign Affairs Institute (2012)

Core Interest? China’s Navy is Raising the Stakes in the South China Sea, Munk School of Global Affairs

On Kissinger’s On China, Munk School of Global Affairs

India Rising…To the Challenge of Global Power, Munk School of Global Affairs

Decoding Chinese Foreign Policy, Munk School of Global Affairs

Cyber Security and the Rise of China: Interview with Jon Penny, Canadian International Council

News Articles

Beware Yuan Risks, The Gazette (October 2011)

Japan Considers Joining Giant Pacific Partnership, Vancouver Sun (October 2011)

PM Wraps Up Asia Tour With Little Progress, Toronto Star (November 2010)

Videos

Chinese President Hu Jintao Visits Washington, TVO (January 2011)

China and the West: a Peaceful Rise or China Threat?, TVO (July 2010)

Fears and Facts About China, TVO (August 2010)

Books

Sino-Canadian Relations in the 21st Century (2011)

Links

China Papers, Canadian International Council