Do the policy makers in Canada have a thorough knowledge of the culture and the history of Afghanistan?
Politically, Afghanistan still operates under a feudalistic system and has been continuously fighting wars not only among various internal factions, but also against foreign occupation forces from Alexander the Great to the present American-led “Coalition of the Willing.” Culturally, the country is still most influenced by regional and solidly traditional tribal affiliations. It may seem primitive to us in the West, but Afghanis are basically satisfied with their way of living. According to Afghan tribal culture, if someone provides you with shelter, regardless of who you are, and even if you are a criminal, they will protect you with their own life if necessary. Also in Afghan tribal culture, blood feuds have no limit. These are important factors to remember when becoming involved in the affairs of a culture that has so little resemblance to Western ways, especially those of America. Canada acquired a strong peacekeeping reputation after the Korean conflict of the 1950s. The original
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