1. Chapter 5 National Interest and Foreign Policy
Social Studies
Chapter 5
National Interest and Foreign Policy

2. Related Issue # 2: To what extent should National Interest be Pursued?
Key Issue: To what extent should we embrace nationalism?
National interests
Foreign policy
Ultranationalism
Crimes against humanity
These points to be covered in Chapters to discuss points on Related Issue # 2.

3. Chapter 5 National Interest and Foreign Policy
Chapter 5 related issue: To what extent do national interest and foreign policy shape each other?
In Related Issue #1 from Chapters 1-4, we focused on …
nation,
nationalism
and, identity.
In related issue # 2 we will expand on these points as you learn about ‘to what extent should we embrace nationalism.’

4. Chapter 5 National Interest and Foreign Policy
Pp 114 … study map, figure What is map telling us about foreign policy?
Pp 115 … read. Note key terms and key questions.
Pp 115 … brainstorm thoughts about 4 key questions as it relates to map on pp 114.

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How are Nationalism and National Interest related?
Read pp Note figure 5-2, 5-3, 5-4.
Deciding on actions to serve your interests
3 questions
Independent versus dependent choices … opinions?

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Aspects of National Interest
Read related paragraphs p117, Voices and Figure 5-5
Expectations of those who govern democratic communities and nations?
3 benefits of national interest
Economic prosperity
Security and safety
Beliefs and values
Question .. With a partner … ?
Opinions

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Changing Views of National Interest
Read related paragraphs p. 117.
Opinions differ …
give examples of internal and external events that cause us to change our opinions/views of national interest.

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Differing views of National Interest
Read related paragraphs p. 118
Canadian views of …
Peacekeepers
Peacemakers
USA (Condoleezza Rice) view?
China’s view?
UN (Sec. Gen. of UN), Kofi Annan’s view
Figure 5-6

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National Interest and Arctic Sovereignty
Read related paragraphs p. 119, figure 5-7, 5-8.
Claiming sovereignty over territories
Russian claims
Canadian claims
Protection of Law of Sea guarantees … ??
Two factors highlight importance to claim arctic sovereignty.
Climate change
Economic reasons

10. Chapter 5 National Interest and Foreign Policy
Conclusions and written assignment … choose one.
P. 118 … Can a national government ever represent the interests of all citizens through a single national policy? Argue yes or no! or
P. 119 … Reflect and Respond at bottom of page. Choose peacemaking or Arctic Sovereignty. List 3 strategies and how each would be effective?