Afghan mission needs a major overhaul

This is a “comment” feature in the Globe and Mail newspaper (2006) regarding Canada’s participation in Afghanistan after 9/11 events (2001). Canada’s armed forces have been given an extremely difficult area in which to work. While the 3 D's (defence, development and diplomacy) and the "whole of government" approach are much touted, they aren't working. Our military feel frustrated that virtually all Canadian assistance is going to areas other than where they are fighting – for security reasons. The article questions current tactics and the commitment of the Canadian government