The article examines the problem of forming Canadian foreign policy during the Second World War on the basis of the “functional principle”. Studying the process of integration of the British dominion into the global world order is of great importance. As a British dominion, Canada could not pursue a foreign policy independent of the mother country. During the First World War and the decades that followed, a transformation of foreign policy priorities took place. In the 1930s Canada is entering the international arena as an independent actor. During World War II, Canada claimed a greater role in the post-war settlement due to its economic and military contributions to war effort of the Allies. Therefore, Canadian diplomats sought new forms of national identity in the international arena. The application of the “functional principle” was intended to ensure Canada’s fair representation in international organizations based on its national interests and capabilities.
Key words: Canada’s foreign policy, “functional principle”, H. Wrong, international organizations, world order.
3_Дронова-2024-№3-30-37Citation link: Dronova V.Yu., Zhukovskaya N.Yu. «Functional principle» in Canada's foreign policy strategy // Humanities researches of the Central Russia. – 2024. – №3. – P. 30-37.
DOI: DOI 10.24412/2541-9056-2024-332-30-37