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Question 5: Security

How does the military best serve Canada’s foreign policy objectives: though national and continental defence; combat missions in support of international coalitions; peacekeeping; all of the above?

 

 
 
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Contributor:1905
Date: 2003-05-01 17:17:51
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All of the above. Peacekeeping should not be given a back seat, nor should the dangers inherent in these efforts be overlooked. However, the use of force must be balanced against the goals attained through peacekeeping efforts. We must help the weak without violating the sovereigty of other nations. Nor should we, in our arrogance, presume to have achieved perfection in government or international relations. We must work with other nations to develop systems which will best serve their interests and not just our own.
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