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In this podcast episode, we explore Canada's significant military involvement in Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks, delving into the transformative nature of this mission. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a paradigm shift, challenging Canada's historical peacekeeping stance. The emergence of a global enemy, embodied by the Al Qaeda-Taliban nexus, prompts a shift from diplomacy to military action. The episode navigates through the strategic objectives of understanding and countering the global Al Qaeda threat, removing the Taliban regime, and preventing renewed factional fighting in Afghanistan. It teases the forthcoming exploration of eight discrete periods of Canadian Army involvement from 2001 to 2014. The unique characteristics of this war, such as the multifaceted threat, novel aspects like tank deployment, and the generational perspective of soldiers, are highlighted. The episode acknowledges the soldiers' dedication and sacrifice in the face of a complex, media-scrutinized, and hyper-legalized environment, urging Canadians to take pride in their contributions.

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References: https://www.canada.ca/en/army/services/line-sight/articles/2023/11/the-canadian-army-in-afghanistan.html