During operations in Afghanistan, mustering enough qualified linguists proved a constant challenge for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). These difficulties point to larger problems with how the CAF—and Canada—approach strategic languages.
Tag: Afghan Forces
Last In, First Out: Two Decades in Afghanistan
Bagram Air Base – once the bastion of coalition forces in Afghanistan – is now empty of U.S. and NATO troops, bringing an effective end to their presence in the country. Elliott Simpson reflects on what should be acknowledged, and hopefully learned from their efforts over the past 20 years.
Afghan Air Force Receives New Wings
Julie-Anne Labonté discusses the bolstering of the Afghan Air Force and the training of Afghan pilots in the United States.
The Fragile Relationship between NATO Soldiers and Afghan Security Forces
Allyson Haarstad discusses concerns about the readiness of Afghan forces