"The Blind Forces Rising in the East of Asia": Britain, the Dominions, and Asian Immigration, 1894-1924 (original) (raw)

The paper examines the complex dynamics of Asian immigration in the context of British imperial unity and the evolving national identities of its Dominions from 1894 to 1924. It highlights the tensions between Canada and Britain regarding immigration policies, revealing a divergence of interests amidst the overarching imperial goals. The study also discusses the implications of these immigration disputes on British foreign policy, particularly in relation to its strategic partnerships in Asia and the emergence of a new geopolitical identity among the settler colonies, framed within the concept of the 'White Pacific.' Ultimately, it argues that these immigration issues significantly influenced both domestic policies in the Dominions and Britain's international relations.