Archive for April, 2008
Defence Today
The Afghanistan Commitment
It is decision time for Canada’s political and military leaders. And it is no easy question they have to answer. Indeed, it is a decision that could cost many lives. The question is this: what role will Canada next take on in NATO’s effort to stabilize Afghanistan?
With the end of Canada’s three-year commitment to its leading role in Kandahar province coming up in early 2009, Ottawa has in recent months been buzzing with debate about what should happen next.
While there are many options—everything from continuing the current combat role to complete withdrawal—the most often mentioned new role is one focused [...]
