The future of Canada’s contribution to the fight against ISIS in hands of Americans, say experts

There isn't much Canada can do to actively de-escalate the rising U.S.-Iran tensions with little leverage in the region, say experts.

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he would like to see the global coalition against ISIS, which has been paused, continue. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY NEIL MOSS

January 8, 2020

As the Canadian government hopes to continue the fight against ISIS, its ability to stay in Iraq will be determined by a continued American presence, say military and security experts. The global coalition against ISIS, which is led by the United States, has been put on hold in preparation for a th...

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