12 January 2013
Lessons from Afghanistan need to be applied before thinking about Canada’s involvement in mission in Mali
In an op-ed in The Globe and Mail, David Bercuson, a research fellow at the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute, argues that in contemplating a future role in Mali, ‘Canada should insist on full disclosure from its military allies on what operational and strategic plans they’re making and should have a say in shaping those plans. Whether Canada sends 10 people or 500, all those Canadians are Ottawa’s responsibility and all need to be protected against their misuse by our allies or against poor strategic decision-making.’
Source: The Globe and Mail | Another mission? First, apply lessons from Afghanistan