Alliance and Illusion: Canada and the World Name: Institution: Alliance and Illusion: Canada and the World Even at Canada’s most influential moments, during world war two, the country could not be considered as a world’s major power. However, during the cold war the country was able to prove herself a “middle power” and as one of the world’s most influential member. It is worth noting that in all this Canada basically pursued foreign policies that were to her interests and those of her allies. Canada never played the role of unbiased peacekeeper that is at times rhetorically implied. Further, it is interesting to see that Robert Bothwell who is one of Canada’s top diplomatic historians of all time in matters pertaining cold war, has been able to excellently examine Canada’s foreign policies and influence since 1945 to 1984 (Bothwell, 2007). Alliance and Illusion can be termed as a definitive evaluation and assessment of Canadian policy in relation to the world. The book delves in studying political leaders and the international influences that have caused tremendous effects in the Canada’s internal affairs. Further it places modern policies dilemmas in invaluable context. This makes the book a must read for Canadian scholars, analysts, students, and foreign policy makers as well as foreign affairs and history enthusiasts. The book helps you understand the participation of Canada in the worl...