Yves engler born 1979 in vancouver is montrealbased writer and political activist. Jun 28, 2009 while one of the few pillars of canadian national identity is our perceived role as both a peacekeeper and peacemaker around the world, its canadas darker side local author and activist yves engler scrutinizes in the black book of canadian foreign policy, a thick account of the countrys foreign policy record one that seriously challenges the perception of canada as a force for. Yves engler challenges this takenforgranted assumption asking readers whether or not we should be so proud of. In a previous work, the black book of canadian foreign policy engler outlines the practices and habits of the canadian mining sector and its government support. Red publishing, saskatoonblack rose books, montreal. Canadian elite have much benefited from the effects of stronger imperial powers and have taken advantage of much weaker, developing countries without. Yves engler marshals damning detail on the long, surprising history of support from the new democratic party and labor unions for such policies and international interventions as the coup in haiti, the assassination of. Yves engler is an author and former student activist whose writing frequently appears on rabble, the huffington post and counterpunch. Yves engler s books the black book of canadian foreign policy, canada and israel. It is commonplace even for critics of canadas role in afghanistan and haiti or of its vocal support for israels recent military campaigns in lebanon and gaza to suggest that canada has abandoned a longstanding tradition of being an honest. The latest book from renowned author yves engler reveals why most canadians believe their country is a force for good in the world, despite a.
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Yves engler and the black book of canadian foreign policy by number 6, on march 18th, 2014 current events, environmental collapse, political collapse canadian foreign policy, us foreign policy, yves engler. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His most recent book is the ugly canadian stephen harpers foreign policy, and previously he published the black book of canadian foreign. In his the black book of canadian foreign policy fernwood, 2009, engler challenged his readers to think whether canadians should be as proud as they are of canadas foreign relations. Stephen harpers foreign policy and canada in africa.
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Canadians will be shocked and saddened by yves englers the black book of canadian foreign policy, a critical examination of canadas role in the world. Engler has done for canadian foreign policy what i tried to do for united states foreign policy in my book killing hope cover each region of the world, showing how peaceful, benevolent, altruistic canada has, on numerous occasions, served as an integral part of western imperialism, particularly the american version, helping to keep. Canadian author yves engler discusses how canadian foreign policy is an extension of us foreign policy, how the myth and image of canada as a benevolent nation is destroyed by its violent regime change of haiti in 2006 and current involvement in the venezuelan coup, as well as its role subservient to washington and its wars of the 20th century. Justin trudeaus foreign policy, yves engler is published by black rose books. Canadian elite have much benefited from the effects of stronger imperial powers and have taken advantage of much weaker, developing countries without any regard for human rights and international law. Praise for black book we bear responsibility for what governments do in the world, primarily our own, but secondarily those we can influence, our allies in particular. The black book of canadian foreign policy fernwood publishing.
However, left, right shows that, for decades now, this hasnt been the case in canada. Yves engler, the author of left, right, has devoted his considerable talents and intelligence to a body of work designed to demystify the real nature of canada, with a special focus on canadas support for the imperial regimes controlled by britain and the united states, and on the madeincanada imperialism that has characterized the countrys relationship to indigenous nations here and. The black book of canadian foreign policy, by yves engler. In addition to eleven published books, engler s writings have appeared in the alternative press and in mainstream publications such as the globe and mail, toronto star, ottawa citizen, and ecologist. Yves engler rips myths about canadas record on the.
The black book of canadian foreign policy by yves engler isbn. Black book of canadian foreign policy yves engler youtube. Jun 25, 2019 one of the most vociferous critics of canadas selfpresentation is yves engler. Englers book dispels the myth that canada has been a neutral peacekeeping player in global politics. Apr 22, 2020 yves engler his most recent book is the ugly canadian stephen harpers foreign policy, and previously he published the black book of canadian foreign policy and canada in haiti. A darling of the farleft, engler has been heralded as.
Yves engler and the black book of canadian foreign policy by number 6, on march 18th, 2014 current events, environmental collapse, political collapse canadian foreign policy, us foreign policy. Yves engler is the author of the recently released the black book of canadian foreign policy and other books. Marching to the beat of imperial canada and a propaganda system. Canadian author yves engler discusses how canadian foreign policy is an extension of us foreign policy, how the myth and image of canada as a benevolent nation is destroyed by its violent regime chang. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading black book of canadian foreign policy. Engler s book dispels the myth that canada has been a neutral peacekeeping player in global politics. In this current presentation, he highlights the governments financial support for the many mining corporations headquartered in canada, and the political support for their adventures in.
As the situation in haiti stabilized yves began reading everything he could find about canadian foreign policy, which culminated in the black book of canadian foreign policy. Yves engler is a montreal writer and political activist. One of the most vociferous critics of canadas selfpresentation is yves engler. It shows a very friendly face and happy smiling justin trudeau in an iconic pose that says it all. How canadas government, corporations, media and academia sell war. In his eleventh book, yves engler, the prolific author and critic of canadian politics, exposes the reality of canadian wars, repression, and military culture despite the mythologies of canada as an agent for international peacekeeping and. His 2009 book the black book of canadian foreign policy was shortlisted.
The black book of canadian foreign policy yves engler in contrast to the common opinion that canadas primary role has been peacekeeper in several historic disputes, this study sheds light on several dark corners of the countrys foreign policy. Waging war against the poor majority and helped establish the canada haiti action network. Yves englers books the black book of canadian foreign policy, canada and israel. Review of yves englers the black book of canadian foreign policy. Yves engler, author of the black book of canadian foreign policy, available now from fernwood publishing, will speak in winnipeg at mondragon bookstore and cafe, 91 albert st.
Yves engler his most recent book is the ugly canadian stephen harpers foreign policy, and previously he published the black book of canadian foreign. Engler is the sort of writeractivist so dedicated to the truth that his reputation sometimes suffers for it. Yves engler is the author of the black book of canadian foreign policy 3. Mar 17, 2014 we had the opportunity to speak with canadian political activist and author yves engler. From rink rat to student radical and canada in haiti. The black book of canadian foreign policy yves engler. What does talk of a black book typically mean to you. Yves engler and the black book of canadian foreign policy. Do canadians think theyre morally superior to everyone else. Yves englers the black book of canadian foreign policy. We had the opportunity to speak with canadian political activist and author yves engler. Yves engler author of the black book of canadian foreign policy.
The truth may hurt provide an important counterweight to the dominant understanding of canadas role in the world, posing a. Engler has done for canadian foreign policy what i tried to do for us foreign policy in my book killing hope cover each region of the world, showing how peaceful, benevolent, altruistic canada has, on numerous occasions, served as an integral part of western imperialism, particularly the american version, helping to keep the third world down and in its place. Yves englers penetrating inquiry yields a rich trove of valuable evidence about canadas role in the world, and poses a challenge for citizens who are willing to take. Yves englers penetrating inquiry yields a rich trove of valuable evidence about canadas role in the world. The black book of canadian foreign policy by yves engler. He challenges the belief that canada is a peacekeeping nation. In addition to seven published books, englers writings have appeared in. Justin trudeaus foreign policy, engler the chicago distribution center will reopen for order fulfillment on april. Yves engler is the author of the black book of canadian foreign policy and most recently left, right. The left is supposed to be opposed to colonialism and at least skeptical of nationalism.
Jun 25, 2017 yves engler is an author and former student activist whose writing frequently appears on rabble, the huffington post and counterpunch. To yves engler, who has written extensively on canadian foreign policy, the governments aggressive push to topple the maduro government comes as no surprise. Mar 11, 2019 canadian author yves engler discusses how canadian foreign policy is an extension of us foreign policy, how the myth and image of canada as a benevolent nation is destroyed by its violent regime change of haiti in 2006 and current involvement in the venezuelan coup, as well as its role subservient to washington and its wars of the 20th century. Black book of canadian foreign policy kindle edition by. The black book of canadian foreign policy yves engler fernwood, 2009.
Building apartheid, and lester pearsons peacekeeping. This black book of canadian foreign policy is a collection of historical examples exposing canadas role in various regions of the world as well as in international organizations. Black book of canadian foreign policy kindle edition by engler. Montrealbased activist and author yves engler launches his book the black book of canadian foriegn policy in edmonton on june 18, 2009. Yves engler is a montrealbased activist and author.
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