Canada Went Beyond U.S. Expectations in Afghanistan Mission, Academic Says

A Canadian academic says Canada exceeded U.S. expectations in Afghanistan, defending Ottawa’s military role after criticism questioning NATO allies’ frontline contributions.

Eugene Lang, an adjunct professor at Queen’s University in Canada, says Canada performed beyond United States expectations during its military mission in Afghanistan over many years.

Lang made the remarks while responding to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed NATO forces contributed little...