Spenser Mah recently graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Major in History. He previously completed Co-op work terms with the government of Canada at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, and Parks Canada. His current academic interests include 20th Century military history and the interplay between history and national memory. During his studies, Spenser volunteered with the University of Ottawa’s Peer Help Center and Foot Patrol clubs.
Canadian Armed Forces Spenser Mah

On the use of WW1 national memory to mobilize popular support for foreign interventions

The use of WW1 national memory by Australian and Canadian governments to mobilize popular support for foreign interventions might backfire if authorities don’t clearly explain why those overseas operations are required to optimize national security.