And there is no sign that opposition parties have well-developed alternatives, however different their instincts might be. After a decade of steadfast refusal to articulate a comprehensive foreign policy strategy-remember that the Conservatives’ 2005 Red Book had 171 words on foreign affairs-it is very unlikely that one will emerge before October 19. But on the bigger strategic dimensions of Canada’s role in the world we can expect little. And there is always the possibility of the unexpected. The Conservatives’ reactive focus on supporting Israel, fighting ISIL, ducking global warming, and confronting Vladimir Putin over Crimea and Ukraine will generate some debate. In this election season, as most others, foreign affairs rest at the periphery of party platforms and public discussion.
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