If the following argument is an instance of one of the "famous" argument forms, name the form and indicate whether the form is valid or invalid; if the argument is NOT an instance of one of the "famous" forms, simply write "unnamed form." Canada does not directly control the governments of countries other than itself. But Canada directly controls the governments of countries other than itself if Canada is a neo-colonial power. Hence, Canada is not a neo-colonial power.

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Modus tollens-valid

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