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Library of Parliament Publications: Foreign Affairs and International Law |
Afghanistan: Canadian Diplomatic Engagement |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-38E | |
| Pages | 7 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Karin Phillips. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2008. Description: |
| 4 February 2008 This paper examines the changing role of Canadian diplomacy in the context of the "whole-of-government" approach in Afghanistan. After providing an overview of the relevant historical background, it discusses how diplomacy has been used to achieve Canadian security objectives in Afghanistan. The paper concludes with an examination of the challenges still faced by diplomats, the differing mindsets of the Canadian military and development officials, and the coordination of Canadian efforts within the context of obligations to NATO, the Afghan government and the United Nations. |
Afghanistan: Chronology of Canadian Parliamentary Events |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-24E | |
| Pages | 3 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Talia Chung. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
| 20 November 2007 This paper lists significant parliamentary events that have occurred on the subject of Canada's mission to Afghanistan, including debates, motions and the tabling of reports, for the period September 2001 to October 2007. |
Afghanistan: Drug Production and Trafficking |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-18E | |
| Pages | 6 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Gerald Schmitz. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
| 5 October 2007 The production of illicit opium and consequent trafficking have plagued Afghanistan for decades and have become principal factors in the war economy. In 2007, Afghan opiate exports reached levels not seen since the nineteenth century in China. |
Afghanistan: Economic Activity and Policy Challenges |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-29E | |
| Pages | 6 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Michael Holden. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
| 21 November 2007 Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries in the world. This paper provides an overview of the Afghan economy and examines the composition of economic activity, domestic policy developments and reforms, and the role of foreign aid and debt relief. |
Afghanistan: European Involvement |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-31E | |
| Pages | 7 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Marcus Pistor. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2008. Description: |
| 7 January 2008 This paper offers a brief overview of the involvement of the European Union (EU) and key European countries and their approaches to the international mission. It includes analysis of the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, France and Italy. |
Afghanistan: History and System of Government Jurisdiction |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-16E | |
| Pages | 4 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Michael Dewing. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
| 9 October 2007 Afghanistan has never had a central government capable of controlling the entire country. It is divided on religious, regional, linguistic and ethnic lines. This paper provides a brief overview of the recent (post-Communist) history of Afghan's government, and an overview of the current system. |
Afghanistan: Military Personnel and Operational Stress Injuries |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-20E | |
| Pages | 4 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Michel Rossignol . Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
| 7 November 2007 Various measures are taken before, during and after a tour of duty in Afghanistan to help Canadian Forces personnel deal with the psychological impact of their work. This paper focuses on some of the measures taken to mitigate operational stress injuries when soldiers return to Canada. |
Afghanistan: Reconstruction and Development |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-35E | |
| Pages | 7 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Natalie Mychajlyszyn. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
| 20 November 2007 The objective of current development and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan is to help build a stable, democratic and prosperous country that contributes to regional and global security. This paper provides an overview of these activities and situates Canada's commitments within the larger context of international assistance. It also reviews the primary obstacles to reconstruction and development. |
Afghanistan: The Canadian Military Mission |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-19E | |
| Pages | 5 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Jim Cox. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
| 6 November 2007 This paper examines the background to Canada's military mission in Afghanistan, and the current situation. |
Afghanistan: The Challenge of Relations with Pakistan |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-33E | |
| Pages | 6 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by James Lee. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2008. Description: |
| 9 January 2008 Most observers agree that no other country has had or will have a greater impace on the situation in Afghanistan than Pakistan. Unfortunatey, over the past several years the traditionally poor relations between the two countries have effectively served to strenghten the Taliban-led insurgency in southern Afghanistan. The paper examines the history of the relationship, pre and post 9/11, and attempts to answer the question "What is possible?". |
Afghanistan: The Rule of Law |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-17E | |
| Pages | 6 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Laura Barnett. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
| 24 October 2007 The rule of law in Afghanistan is fragile, but is slowly being brought to life. This paper looks at the government and justice system in Afghanistan. Courts and prisons are also included. |
Afghanistan: The Status of Women |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-34E | |
| Pages | 8 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Clara Morgan. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2008. Description: |
| 10 January 2008 This brief provides an overview of gender issues in Afghanistan as they relate to women, and the future of the status of women. It discusses the gains that have been made, while noting that some improvements have been largely symbolic. It also outlines how Canada' role in Afghanistan has contributed to the advancement of women's rights. |
Afghanistan: The Taliban |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-27E | |
| Pages | 6 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Jason Yung. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
| 5 December 2007 This paper provides a basic overview of the Taliban's origins, current status, political structures, military tactics, and prospects for negotiations. |
Afghanistan: UN Intervention |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-26E | |
| Pages | 7 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $4.95 | |
Written by Jean-Rodrigue Paré. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
| 15 November 2007 The case of Afghanistan constitutes a critical test of the United Nations' capacity for meaningful intervention in situations of widespread conflict. This paper summarizes UN intervention in Afghanistan from the beginning of the soviet withdrawal in 1988, through to present times. |
Canada's Legal Claims Over Arctic Territory and Waters |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-39E | |
| Pages | 21 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $13.50 | |
Written by Robert Dufresne. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
| 6 December 2007 This paper contains a brief introduction of the main relevant international legal principles and a summary of Canada’s position vis-à-vis the Arctic islands and waters. While Canada’s Arctic claims are by and large well accepted, some of them remain more controversial. In that regard, it can be noted that Canadian maritime claims are more disputed than land claims. The paper briefly addresses the areas in which Canadian claims are controversial. |
Controversial Canadian Claims over Arctic Waters and Maritime Zones |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-47E | |
| Pages | 19 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $13.50 | |
Written by Robert Dufresne. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2008. Description: |
| 10 January 2008 This paper focuses instead on controversial claims over Arctic waters that affect Canadian interests. Three controversies are examined, two of them ongoing and the last one potential: the status of the Northwest Passage; the maritime delimitation in the Beaufort Sea; and the extent to which claims over an extended continental shelf by the various Arctic states may generate future controversies. |
Extraordinary Rendition: International Law and the Prohibition of Torture |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-48E | |
| Pages | 35 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $19.95 | |
Written by Laura Barnett. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2008. Description: |
| 12 February 2008 Since 11 September 2001, controversy has arisen in the Western world concerning the transfer of detainees from one state to another and the conditions of such transfers. Accusations abound with respect to the harsh interrogation methods used against detainees in some countries, as well as the clandestine nature of some holding centres. As a result, the term “extraordinary rendition” has become a commonly recognized word in the modern lexicon – films have been made, and ongoing debates have taken place in the media, and among politicians and academics. This paper examines the issue of extraordinary rendition, and attempts to define the term and outline international law prohibitions against it. It also examines American and Canadian law, highlighting key cases in the United States, Canada and Europe that exemplify how various nations are dealing with the phenomenon in the context of their domestic and international law obligations. |
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