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Shoulder to Shoulder: CAN/USA in Afghanistan

42:18September 28, 2021

Now that the Taliban have recaptured control of the Afghanistan, Canadian and American veterans alike reflect on their years in combat and reckon with the outcome of America's longest war. On this episode of Canusa Street, Chris and Scotty are joined by Col. Charles Hamel of the Canadian Armed Forces and journalist Neil Macdonald of the CBC to discuss the War in Afghanistan, Canada’s role in the conflict, and what the United States’ exit means for U.S.-Canada relations.

Guests

Charles Hamel Headshot

Charles Hamel

Colonel (Ret.) with the Canadian Armed Forces
Neil Macdonald Headshot

Neil Macdonald

CBC Correspondent and Columnist

Moderators

Chris Sands

Christopher Sands

Director, Canada Institute
Maryscott Greenwood Profile Photo

Maryscott "Scotty" Greenwood

Chief Executive Officer, Canadian American Business Council

Canada Institute

The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community.  Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests.  Read more