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Antarctica - Much Ado About Nothing?, Paul F. Jean, John-Paul Rosario
Antarctica - Much Ado About Nothing?, Paul F. Jean, John-Paul Rosario
Bridgewater Review
Since the Antarctic Treaty came into force in 1961, the signatory states have cooperated in the region and international conflicts have not been allowed to intrude. In Antarctica, politics has indeed made for “strange bedfellows”; included among the major treaty states are the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, Argentina and Chile. Yet, Antarctica remains an oasis of stability in spite of the fall of east-west detente, the Falkland/Malvinas Conflict and until recently, a simmering dispute between Chile and Argentina over rights in the Beagle Channel. Recently, however, both external and internal challenges have surfaced which threaten the …
The Elephant And The Mouse: Canada And The United States, John F. Myers, Mary H. Myers
The Elephant And The Mouse: Canada And The United States, John F. Myers, Mary H. Myers
Bridgewater Review
Throughout their history, Canadians have been constantly aware of the Republic to the South. In 1775 the American Revolution spilled over into Canada as the Americans seized Montreal and tried to capture Quebec City. During the War of 1812 Canada received the brunt of American hostility toward Britain, being invaded by the United States at various points along the border, particularly along the New York State frontier. Although successful in repelling the Americans, Canada became very sensitive to her own weakness as contrasted to the growing power of the United States.