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Branch plant
A Canadian factory or subsidiary owned by a foreign company, commonly an American firm, established to produce inside Canada's tariff-protected market.
Collective security
The cooperation of several countries in which an attack on one member is considered an attack on all members. Truman referred the Korean crisis to the UN Security Council because he believed North Korean aggression threatened this principle.
Dominion
A self-governing part of the British Empire that controlled most domestic affairs but did not initially possess full authority over foreign policy.
Limited liability (Mackenzie King)
Mackenzie King's strategy of making a substantial contribution to the Second World War while initially restricting overseas ground commitments and avoiding compulsory overseas service.
Middle power
A state without superpower-level military strength that seeks influence through alliances, diplomacy, multilateral institutions, mediation, aid, and specialised international contributions.