I am not convinced by much of this argument, in particular its treatment of oil as a strategic resource seems quite superficial. Nevertheless, its an
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Foreign fighters flow to Syria -Washington Post
The link below provides a graphic explaining the number and origins of foreign fighters in Syria. The number of Canadians is noted as 70, with
The Harper plan for Canadian involvement in Iraq, Agree or Disagree?
Below are links to two articles that differ on whether Harper’s plan represents the right course of action. Both authors have a lot of experience
Washington’s Secret Back-Channel Talks With Syria’s Kurdish ‘Terrorists’ -Foreignpolicy.com
A very detailed look at the US’s attempts to work with various Kurdish factions in Syria. It provides a good example of how it will
ISIS fight: Coalition airstrike casualties weigh on Canada’s decision -CBC
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/isis-fight-coalition-airstrike-casualties-weigh-on-canada-s-decision-1.2788407 The type of missions flown in Iraq will likely resemble those in Libya flown during the civil war. In Libya there were significant numbers
How ISIS and Syria drove a stake through the Arab Spring -CBC
“The rise of ISIS is a setback for reform in a region that is crying out for it” http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/how-isis-and-syria-drove-a-stake-through-the-arab-spring-1.2785736
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