Baird starting to realize Syria’s complexities

We are still anti-Assad but we cannot be pro-rebel. Very confusing.

Revealed: Major terrorist activity, hundreds dead

While thankfully Boston killed only four people, and a Canadian plot was thwarted, during that same timeframe over 700 people were killed in Iraq.

Media amplify extremist efforts

The mere threat of a possible planned attack leads to a public clamouring for tighter security.

Baird moves past good vs. evil on Syria

The foreign minister deserves credit for seeing the complexity of the Syrian conflict.

In nation-building, decision to avoid war should outweigh single battle

Vimy in 1917 helped lead to international recognition of Canada’s independence. But that status was meaningless until it was exercised five years later.

Baird in Bahrain blames Iran

Apparently, in Baird’s limited playbook, the use of martial force to oppress a majority is not wrong, so long as the oppressor is a key American ally.

Popular uprisings, mad dictators, and Western rhetoric

Portraying rebel forces as armed civilians has been a trademark of the West.

Is there really a ‘good guy’ in Syria?

It has now become almost impossible to identify one in this muddy equation.

Mali quick fix unlikely to work

Harper’s C-17 commitment is hardly reflective of Canada’s responsibility.

Procurement accountability in short supply

The Afghan rush made longer-term, ongoing programs devolve into multi-billion-dollar boondoggles.

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