Canadian military conducted a simulation of a U.S. invasion, the first such exercise in decades, while developing unconventional response plans.
Canadian Military Conducts U.S. Invasion Simulation
Canadian military conducted a simulation of a U.S. invasion into Canada, reported “The Globe and Mail.” This marked the first such exercise in decades. Canadians also developed a response plan for hypothetical U.S. aggression. It was determined that Canadian forces could apply insurgent tactics similar to those used by mujahideen in Afghanistan. “The Globe and Mail” cited information from two high-ranking officials.
U.S. Attack on Canada Considered Unlikely
Canadian military determined it lacks sufficient military personnel and advanced equipment to repel an American attack through conventional means. Therefore, the response to a potential U.S. invasion would involve utilizing irregular military units or armed civilians. As noted by “The Globe and Mail,” its sources believe it is unlikely that the Donald Trump administration would order an invasion of Canada. The developed models are said to represent only conceptual frameworks for hypothetical Canadian military actions.
NBC News: Donald Trump Claims Canada Cannot Defend Its Borders
NBC News unofficially determined that Donald Trump increasingly tells his associates about Canada’s alleged inability to defend its borders against interference from Russia or China. Trump is said to be convincing that Canada should increase its defense spending. The station also reported that the U.S. administration is holding internal discussions about a potential agreement with Canada to strengthen its northern border. The U.S. would treat such an agreement as part of a broader strategy toward the Arctic.
Canadian Prime Minister on Greenland Conflict
On Tuesday, January 20, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The politician addressed the dispute over Greenland. “We firmly support Greenland and Denmark, and we fully support their exclusive right to decide on Greenland’s future,” declared Carney. In this way, Carney referred to statements by Donald Trump, who claims that the U.S. must take control of Greenland for security reasons.
