Lieutenant-Colonel Michel-Henri St-Louis, CD, '', The Canadian Army Journal, Volume 10 Number 4, Winter 2008

EXCERPT: "As John F. Kennedy observed of the Vietnam War in 1962, this type of warfare is again at the centre of the present and future operating environment. The Canadian Forces (CF) in Afghanistan are attempting to bring stability to the country as it suffers such an insurgency, and this environment demands new approaches and new capabilities inspired by old lessons. With respect to ?how? Canada would engage such environments, its policy was made clear in April 2005. The government of the day stated that our approach to intervention on the international stage, and in Afghanistan in particular, would be based on a 3D + C (diplomacy + development + defence and commerce) model. This approach is one in which diplomacy, defence, and development work together to synchronize efforts, improve effectiveness, and maximize the impact of Canada's contribution. It is an approach that demands a coherent policy and integrated activities by all elements of power within the government."

To continue reading the article, click .