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Host Sabrina Nelson is joined by Stephen Saideman, a prominent political scientist currently holding the Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University, to examine Canada's involvement in Afghanistan, and discuss Canada's place and role in international security and NATO. 

The evolution of Canadian comedy from SCTV to today (1:37) Guest: Colin Mochrie, Canadian comedian Niagara gets set for a rush of eclipse watchers (17:07) Guest: Janice Thomson, CEO, Niagara Tourism Can a solar eclipse lead to a jump in car accidents? (26:25) Guest: Don Redelmeier, professor of medicine at the University of Toronto and senior scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute Housing affordability isn't coming anytime soon (34:49) Guest: Bob Dugan, Chief Economist, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation  Shopping for meaning - the nostalgia around malls (50:38) Guest: Kate Black, author, Big Mall: Shopping for Meaning 75 years of NATO: How is the military alliance faring? (1:08:36) Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University.  Haiti sees surge in food insecurity (1:24:41) Guest: Paolo Silveri, IFAD's Country Director for Haiti

Great names, sharp uniforms and interesting team logos are all crucial pieces of the puzzle that is building a successful sports brand but it seems like the upcoming Professional Women's Hockey League has dropped the ball on a few of those elements. How will this impact the league's launch as they make efforts to build fan bases and viewership? Also, will The Beer Store's potential end spell out disaster for beer sales in Ontario or will it be the best thing for it? Guest: Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University - Hard lessons are being taught to Gen Zs and Millennials as the economy plays hardball. That's the message being sent by The Food Professor, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, who joins Scott to explain further what he means by this. Guest: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor of Food Distribution and Policy, and Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University - Did you know that the Canadian military has a presence in Israel? How involved is the CAF and do what degree? Is this presence sending a message that Canada has taken a side and should they even be there to begin with? Guest: Stephen M. Saideman, Paterson Chair of International Affairs at Carleton University, and Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network - An arrest and charge of manslaughter has been made in the wake of the death of Adam Johnson. While there are other cases of athletes entering the courtroom for actions mid-game, will this one be similar? Guest: Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney

ZOOMER SQUAD: PREMIERS MEET & THE BEST AGE FOR A PRESIDENT Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion. Today: We kick things off with a discussion about the Premiers meeting in Winnipeg to discuss healthcare and the economy among other issues. And, roughly half of Americans (49 per cent), according to Pew Research, say that they prefer a President who is in their 50's. What do you think is the ideal age for someone to be President? A LOOKAHEAD TO THE NATO SUMMIT Jane Brown is now joined by Dr. Eric Ouellet, Professor in the Department of Defence Studies at Royal Military College of Canada, Dr. Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University. Leaders of countries belonging to NATO, including Canada's Justin Trudeau, will be heading to Lithuania for a Summit where discussions about expanding membership and defense spending will be on the table. So far, not all countries such as the U.S. and Germany are interested in allowing Ukraine to join the alliance while the war with Russia remains ongoing. Our experts weigh in on the latest. THE LATEST VICTIM OF TORONTO GUN VIOLENCE: A 44-YEAR-OLD MOTHER Jane Brown is now joined by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. The community of Leslieville in Toronto's east end has been shaken in the aftermath of a 44-year-old mother killed by a stray bullet in broad daylight there. At this time, Toronto Police don't have much information--just some photos of suspects. But, what really is concerning here is how an innocent pedestrian could have been killed, and what it says about the safety of our neighbourhoods. What will be done to enhance safety on our streets so local residents and their kids don't have to be afraid to go outdoors and live in their communities? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Guest: Stephen M. Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Carleton University

Proposal or ploy? Ukraine rejects Putin's 36-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Christmas Guest: Stephen M. Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Carleton University How far does a gold medal for Canada and a successful World Juniors go in easing some of the pressure on Hockey Canada?   Guest: Benjamin Steiner, sports journalist, Daily Hive Toronto Cutting back on meetings in 2023, how one of Canada's top companies is tackling the problem Guest: Steven Rogelberg, a professor of organizational science, psychology and management at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte The federal Liberal government is selling a record number of weapons to authoritarian countries Guest: Kate Schneider, journalist, Investigative Journalism Foundation

Libby Znaimer is joined by Lauren O'Neil, Senior News Editor of BlogTO, David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto,  and Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village. The Ford government has introduced new legislation that would give it a tighter grip over regional governance and provide the mayors of both Ottawa and Toronto with greater power that involves being able to pass by-laws aligned with the government's priorities with just a third of council support. The province says it wants to do this to cut red tape when it comes to confronting issues like housing. Meanwhile, David and other former Mayors of Toronto including John Sewell wrote a piece in the Toronto Star arguing that the province is doing a disservice to municipal governments. ---- CUPE VS THE PROVINCE: THOUSANDS OF ED WORKERS TO RESUME STRIKE ON MONDAY Libby Znaimer is joined by Fred Hahn, President of CUPE. CUPE will resume striking next Monday because they are still not happy with any kind of offer from the Ford government for better wages on behalf of thousands of education workers. Fred details what went wrong at the bargaining table. And, we hear from listeners about whether this strike is going to affect their families. ---- CHINA'S XI JINPING CONFRONTS TRUDEAU AT G20 Libby Znaimer is now joined by  Dr. Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University. China's Xi Jinping, with the help of an interpreter, publicly confronted PM Justin Trudeau  at the G20. In the brief encounter that was televised, Xi criticized Trudeau for leaking information of their discussion and that whatever was presented to the media was inaccurate and inappropriate. Some experts argue that this move by the Chinese President shows the disregard he has for Canada's leader. Stephen reacts to the moment and weighs in on what it says about Canada's relationship with China. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has clarified a widely condemned comment she made that people who choose not to get the COVID-19 vaccine are the “most discriminated-against group” of her lifetime – though she stopped short of a retraction or an apology. What repercussions can her comments have on her leadership? GUEST: Muhammad Ali, Senior Consultant for Crestview Strategies - Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he did not speak directly with Russian President Putin before tweeting out a Twitter poll with a highly criticized proposal for a “peace” plan for Russia and Ukraine, following a report from Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer that he had done so. GUEST: Marcus Kolga, Director of DisinfoWatch.org and Senior Fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute - Canada and Japan have launched talks aimed at sharing military intelligence, as the two countries try countering growing threats from China and Russia. What kind of implications can this alliance create? GUEST: Stephen M. Saideman, Paterson Chair of International Affairs at Carleton University, and Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Russia continues to threaten Ukraine and the West with Nukes. They're also preparing to annex the areas of Ukraine it's taken to be a part of Russia. And now suddenly the Nord Stream gas pipeline to Germany has incurred massive damage. Russia is in a peculiar place, and Scott digs into that with Ian Lee, Sprott School of Business, and Stephen Saideman of Carleton University. It is not often that you can say “We have impact” and it is a wholly positive outcome! NASA's mission to hit an asteroid as a potential solution to Earth threatening meteors worked! A man known simply as “Orbax” joins Scott for that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Jamie Maraucher, Digital Broadcast Journalist. Marianne Meed-Ward, Mayor, Burlington. Orbax, Lecturer, Department of Physics, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Guelph, co-founder of Royal City Science, and one-half of Orbax and Pepper Do Science, an educational science-based platform  Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Jon Roe, Research Associate, Angus Reid Institute. Howard Levitt, Senior Partner, Howard Levitt. Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network, and author of the book “For Kin or Country: Xenophobia, Nationalism, and War.” Cody Battershill, founder and chief spokesperson, Canada Action, national resource advocacy group. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Carleton University and Director, Canadian Defence and Security Network

Canada joins with Britain to resume training Ukrainian soldiers  Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Carleton University and Director, Canadian Defence and Security Network. A Montrealer becomes North American Scrabble champion  Guest: Michael Fagen, North American Scrabble champion Conflict, climate change and the war in Ukraine push South Sudan further into crisis  Guest: Marwa Awad, World Food Programme representative in South Sudan Where is the Conservative leadership race headed after last night's final debate? Guest: John Ibbitson, Writer at large at The Globe and Mail July sees a big jump in reported cases of online sextortion, Guest: Stephen Sauer, director of Cybertip.ca.

Guest: Stephen M. Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa,

What's causing a baby formula shortage in the US and what impact is it having in Canada, The feud that's killing 'Friday the 13th', The security map of Europe is changing as Finland and Sweden move towards joining NATO &  The need to improve internet speed in indigenous communities and reaction to Pope Francis' Canadian visit - May 13th, 2022   What's causing a baby formula shortage in the US and what impact is it having in Canada? Guest: Michelle Pensa Branco, co-founder, SafelyFed Canada.      The feud that's killing 'Friday the 13th' Guest: Larry Zerner, entertainment lawyer and actor who played Shelly in Friday the 13th Part 3    The security map of Europe is changing as Finland and Sweden move towards joining NATO Guest: Stephen M. Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa   The need to improve internet speed in indigenous communities and reaction to Pope Francis' Canadian visit Guest: Chief Joe Alphonse, Tribal Chair of the Tŝilhqot'in Nationwide Authorities and the Chief of Tl'etinqox-t'in  Government

For this episode of the Sosh Podcast, MAJ Haz Yano interviews Professor Stephen Saideman from Carleton University to talk about the state of civil-military relations in Japan. They discuss Japan's increasingly perilous security situation, whether Japan's defense structure is well-suited to meet new emerging threats, and how the focus on Article 9 leads to a concerning lack of civilian oversight on the Self Defense Forces.    Please send any comments, questions, and suggestions to SoshResearchLab@westpoint.edu.      Prof. Stephen Saideman holds the Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University's Normal Paterson School of International Affairs and is the Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network. He has written numerous books and articles on civil-military relations, nationalism, ethnic conflict, civil war, and alliance dynamics. He is currently working on a research project that looks at the role of legislatures in civil-military relations in democracies around the world. You can follow him on Twitter @smsaideman.    MAJ Hazumu Yano is an Instructor of American Politics in West Point's Department of Social Sciences. He has prior experience working with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, having participated in joint exercises and served as an interpreter during engagements. His research interests focus on civil-military relations. He is also the producer for the Sosh Podcast.      The Sosh Podcast is recorded, edited, and produced by faculty members of the Department of Social Sciences at the US Military Academy, West Point. However, the views expressed on this podcast belong to those of the speakers, and should not be seen as reflective of the official positions of the US Military Academy, the United States Army, the Department of Defense, or any government entity.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, John Capobianco, Senior Vice President & Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard HighRoad,

Jeff McArthur talks with Stephen Saideman, the Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and is the Director of the Canadian Defence and Security, Co-Host, Battle Rhythm Podcast ABOUT Russia-Ukraine war: Trudeau invites Zelensky to address Parliament.

There are millions of Canadians for whom the rapid fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban has been a shock. The images coming from the country right now are disturbing and will likely only get worse in the days and weeks to come.This war was the longest in Canada's history, featuring 12 years of military efforts. For America, it was two full decades. But now that the US has left the country, it's worth asking: If this is the result, why were we there? What were we doing? What did decades of death and trillions of dollars get the people of Afghanistan?GUEST: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University, author of Adapting in the Dust: Lessons Learned from Canada's War in Afghanistan

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Shuvaloy Majumdar, Munk Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University. Iran retaliated against U.S. on Wednesday by launching missiles at two American military bases in Iraq where troops are being housed. There were no casualties. The attack comes after the Americans killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in a targeted drone strike a few days before. Jane and experts discuss the latest details. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast After criticism and outcry, Maxime Bernier billboards that were put up by a third party are coming down. Why was one put up in Hamilton in the first place? Guest: Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science at McMaster University - What went down at the G7 summit this weekend, and how did our Prime Minister do? Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University - There has been a delay in the two way conversion of Queen Street. What exactly is happening? Bill Kelly finds out from Councillor Jason Farr, Guest: Jason Farr, Hamilton City Councillor for Ward 2

On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we discuss the next 70 years of the NATO alliance with a collection of CGAI Fellows. Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today's episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios: Dave Perry (host) - Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. D. Michael Day (moderator) - Elinor Sloan - A Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science at Carleton University, Ottawa, and a former defence analyst with Canada's Department of National Defence. David Bercuson - David J. Bercuson is a fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and director of the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary. Andrea Charron - A Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, Director of the University of Manitoba's Centre for Defence and Security Studies and Assistant Professor in Political Studies. Stephen Saideman - A Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, as well as Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network – Réseau Canadien Sur La Défense et la Sécurité, and Professor of International Affairs at Carleton University. Related Links: - "New Perspectives on Shared Security: NATO's Next 70 Years" [CGAI Event] (https://www.cgai.ca/new_perspectives_on_shared_security_natos_next_70_years) Recording Date: June 10th, 2019 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Canada and the World, Ep. 33: How does the world see Canada? A podcast series from OpenCanada.org and the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Is Canada the idealistic, ambitious, liberal country it purports to be when it comes to its role in the world? Does the world see it that way? Not a simple question. This episode brings four critical thinkers together to break down the questions, myths and popular ideas surrounding Canada’s interaction on the global stage. How does the view of Canada vary depending on who is doing the looking, from friendly state allies to the foreign societies where Canadian actors are involved? If Canada is seen as one of the last defenders of liberal democracy, is it hypocritical or has it delivered? And, especially during election time, why does Canada promise to “punch above its weight,” when limited resources and security considerations mean priorities are necessary? Listen as Christian Leuprecht, Claire Wählen, Aisha Ahmad and Steve Saideman join Bessma Momani in Ottawa to discuss. Our host Bessma Momani is professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and University of Waterloo and a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. She’s also a non-resident senior fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C. and a Fulbright Scholar. She has been non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. and a 2015 Fellow at the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. She’s a frequent analyst and expert on international affairs in Canadian and global media. This week’s guests Christian Leuprecht is a professor of political science and economics at the Royal Military College of Canada and an Eisenhower fellow at the NATO Defence College in Rome. He is cross-appointed with the department of political studies and the school of policy studies at Queen’s University, where he is affiliated with the Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy and the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations. He is also a Munk senior fellow in security and defence at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Claire Wählen is the program director for NATO’s 70th anniversary celebrations in Canada through the NATO Association of Canada, as well as a junior research fellow. She holds a Bachelor in Journalism (Honours) with a double honour in Political Science from the University of King’s College and Dalhousie University respectively. She is also a former parliamentary reporter for iPolitics.ca. Aisha Ahmad is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Toronto, a senior researcher at the Munk School of Global Affairs, and the author of Jihad & Co.: Black Markets and Islamist Power. Stephen Saideman holds the Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. He has written four books: The Ties That Divide: Ethnic Politics, Foreign Policy and International Conflict; For Kin or Country: Xenophobia, Nationalism and War (with R. William Ayres); NATO in Afghanistan: Fighting Together, Fighting Alone (with David Auerswald); and Adapting in the Dust: Lessons Learned from Canada’s War in Afghanistan, as well as articles and chapters on nationalism, ethnic conflict, civil war, alliance dynamics, and civil-military relations. Canada and The World is produced and edited by Matthew Markudis.

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang) In the wake of the G7 summit in Quebec, US-Canada relations have been extremely tense. US President Donald Trump and his advisers threw insults at the country and our Prime Minister, one of them being that there's a “special place in hell for Justin Trudeau”. Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University.

Photo: (The Canadian Press / Justin Tang) In the wake of the G7 summit in Quebec, US-Canada relations have been extremely tense. US President Donald Trump and his advisers threw insults at the country and our Prime Minister, one of them being that there's a “special place in hell for Justin Trudeau”. Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. Donald Trump's tweets and messages about Canada's supply management system have put the spotlight on it, warning that Canada would face repercussions unless it's dismantled. Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. With Premier Designate Ford getting ready to take on the role at Queen's Park, the question has to be asked: Who could we potentially see in his cabinet? Guest: Alan Carter, Anchor & Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Guest: Richard Brennan, retired journalist with the Toronto Star. Covered Queen's Park and Parliament Hill.

Photo: (South Korea Defense Ministry via AP, File) The highest ranking Canadian officer within NORAD has told a parliamentary committee that the US has no obligation to defend our country in the event of a ballistic missile attack. Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University.

Photo: (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) All eyes are on Germany as the G20 summit is about to get underway. There have already been protests outside of where the meeting is taking place. Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University.

A notice has appeared on the door to Sarcoa, saying that they have failed to pay more than $226,000 in rent and that there were other sublease breaches. Guest: John Best. President of the Bay Observer. More than 200 criminal cases cross country have been tossed due to unreasonable delays. The cases include murders, assaults, trafficking and others. Guest: Jeff Manishin. Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride/ Former Crown Attorney. All eyes are on Germany as the G20 summit is about to get underway. There have already been protests outside of where the meeting is taking place. Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University.

He has been making news for his visits to Saudi Arabia and Israel. Trumps welcome by King Salman of Saudi Arabia and Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel have been in stark contrast to his treatment by his own domestic media. What large obstacles remain for Trump during his trip? Guest - Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University

Hometown Hockey comes to the Hammer this weekend! This Sunday's show will be the season finale for Hometown Hockey. Guest: Ron McLean, Hockey Night in Canada and host of Hometown Hockey. Back up: Call Meghann Cox. The average homeowner in Hamilton should be looking at an extra 81 bucks being added to their taxes this year. The 2017 Budget will be before council next week. Guest: Chris Murray. City Manager, City of Hamilton. After world leaders denounced the chemical attack in Syria this week, the US has launched a missile strike against the country in response. Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Journalist with Global News based in Washington DC.

“I’d warn him off Mali. That’s going to be a very intense mission,” said Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University and author of Adapting in the Dust: Learning Lessons from Canada’s War in Afghanistan. “The experts I have talked to compare it to Iraq.”

The military's attempt to overthrow Turkey's government failed. How do military coups work? Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University.

Baton Rouge officers were killed and three others injured after a shooting in the city. The shooting comes after rising tensions between the black community and police.   Guest: Bill Profita), Talk 107.3 in Baton Rouge. A group representing young Asian Canadians is looking at breaking barriers between the Asian and black communities and has written a letter campaign to reach out to elders in their communities.   Guest: Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works.   Friday saw Turkey's military attempt to overthrow the government. The attempt failed. How do military coups work?      Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University.   What is the current state of politics after a coup like this?   Guest: Bessma Momani, CIGI Senior Fellow, associate professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast   Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is being lambasted after saying that the term “Black Lives Matter” was “inherently racist”. Are we as a society growing more segregated and divisive?   Guest: Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works.   Oakville City Council has decided to pass a motion calling on the province to place a ban on door to door sales in the home services sector. Is it time for a ban?   Guest: Natalia Lishchyna, Ward 6 Councillor for the City of Oakville.   NATO is trying to put up a united front amid rising tensions with Russia.   Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University.

US President Barack Obama spoke in Parliament yesterday for the 3 Amigos Summit. While he applauded Canada on many things, the one notable exception was that he urged Canada to contribute its “full share” to NATO. Guest: Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. scottthompsonshow

Lost to many whose news sources in the USA consists of the major newspapers and the standard networks, for most of the last dozen+ years, the conflict in Afghanistan has not been a USA-Centric battle; it has been a NATO run operation.When the Commander of the International Security Assistance Force has been an American 4-star, the visuals can be misleading.For most of the last decade, American forces were dominate in only one region of Afghanistan, the east. Other NATO nations from Italy/Spain in the west, Germany in the North, and Commonwealth nations and the Dutch in the south.More important than the actual numbers involved, it was the Rules of Engagement, caveats, and the fickle nature of national politics that drove what effects those forces had on the ground.The good, the bad, and the ugly of modern coalition warfare was all in view for all in Afghanistan, but outside small circles, has yet to be fully discussed.Our guest for the full hour will be Stephen Saideman.Stephen holds the Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.  He has written The Ties That Divide: Ethnic Politics, Foreign Policy and International Conflict and For Kin or Country: Xenophobia, Nationalism and War (with R. William Ayres) and NATO in Afghanistan: Fighting Together, Fighting Alone (with David Auerswald), and other work on nationalism, ethnic conflict, civil war, and civil-military relations.  Prof. Saideman spent 2001-02 on the U.S. Joint Staff working in the Strategic Planning and Policy Directorate as part of a Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellowship.  He writes online at OpenCanada.org, Political Violence at a Glance, Duck of Minerva and his own site (saideman.blogspot.com).  He also tweets too much at @smsaideman.

Lost to many whose news sources in the USA consists of the major newspapers and the standard networks, for most of the last dozen+ years, the conflict in Afghanistan has not been a USA-Centric battle; it has been a NATO run operation.When the Commander of the International Security Assistance Force has been an American 4-star, the visuals can be misleading.For most of the last decade, American forces were dominate in only one region of Afghanistan, the east. Other NATO nations from Italy/Spain in the west, Germany in the North, and Commonwealth nations and the Dutch in the south.More important than the actual numbers involved, it was the Rules of Engagement, caveats, and the fickle nature of national politics that drove what effects those forces had on the ground.The good, the bad, and the ugly of modern coalition warfare was all in view for all in Afghanistan, but outside small circles, has yet to be fully discussed.Our guest for the full hour will be Stephen Saideman.Stephen holds the Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.  He has written The Ties That Divide: Ethnic Politics, Foreign Policy and International Conflict and For Kin or Country: Xenophobia, Nationalism and War (with R. William Ayres) and NATO in Afghanistan: Fighting Together, Fighting Alone (with David Auerswald), and other work on nationalism, ethnic conflict, civil war, and civil-military relations.  Prof. Saideman spent 2001-02 on the U.S. Joint Staff working in the Strategic Planning and Policy Directorate as part of a Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellowship.  He writes online at OpenCanada.org, Political Violence at a Glance, Duck of Minerva and his own site (saideman.blogspot.com).  He also tweets too much at @smsaideman.