The New York Times reported last week that the CIA has been given the green light to expand its “secret” drone attacks against Al Qaeda …
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An upswing in violence in Afghanistan… What does this mean for Canada?
By any measure the last few months have been marked by an upswing in violence in Afghanistan–a “dreary and bloody stalemate” according to the CBC’s Brian Stewart. …
Canada Cautiously Supporting Afghan Peace Talks
With peace talks under way between the Afghan government and representatives of the Taliban and other insurgent groups, cautious support is emerging from Canadian officials. …
Mixed Reactions to Proposed Taliban Negotiations
President Barack Obama’s efforts to reach out to the Taliban in Afghanistan has been met with mixed reviews. Some have expressed hope and optimism that …