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Lightning Rods Rather Than Light Switches: Arab Economic Sanctions against Canada in 1979.

Authors :
Ripsman, Norrin M.
Blanchard, Jean-Marc F.
Source :
Canadian Journal of Political Science / Revue Canadienne de Science Politique. Mar2002, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p151-174. 24p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Examines the threatened 1979 Arab world boycott of Canada after Prime Minister Joe Clark announced the government's intention to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Discussion on economic sanctions and international influence; Canadian economic sensitivity in 1979; Sources of the Canadian policy reversal.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00084239
Volume :
35
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Political Science / Revue Canadienne de Science Politique
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6695640
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0008423902778219