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Canada to copy Islamic militants when fighting war against US | US | News

Canada to copy Islamic militants when fighting war against US | US | News

Canada’s Armed Forces have developed a model to prepare for the possibility of a U.S. invasion after President Donald Trump expressed his desire to annex Canadian territory. The plans, which ruled out conscription, are believed to be the first time in a century that Ottawa has prepared for the prospect of an attack from its southern neighbor. According to a report in The Globe and Mail, Canadian generals say the country would have to resort to unconventional warfare tactics due to the overwhelming power of the U.S. military. The model predicts that Canada would need to implement strategies similar to those used by the Afghan Mujahedeen against the U.S. during its occupation of Afghanistan, such as hit-and-run style ambushes carried out by troops and armed civilians. Drones could also play a role in inflicting maximum casualties on U.S. soldiers occupying the country, a tactic employed by Ukrainian troops against Russia. The model underscores the shift in America’s role under Trump’s presidency, moving away from its position as a cornerstone of Western alliances since the end …