Today's Pick: Canada's Future Role in Afghanistan

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Exerting influence with one’s words in public life — as an innovator in business or a player in the political arena — requires a finely tuned approach to the art of persuasion, particularly if you’ve been tapped by the other team to shed light on a seemingly intractable foreign affair.

Few do it more skillfully and passionately than former industry minister John Manley, also a member of MaRS’ Board of Directors.

Appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to lead a five-member panel on the future of Canada’s role in the Afghan mission, Manley has injected renewed vigor into a critical discussion for Canadians who care about the prospect of political stability, military security and economic development around the world.

Check out the 90-page report here: Independent Panel on Canada’s Future Role in Afghanistan (PDF)

Also read John Manley’s piece in Policy Options‘ October 2007 issue: “Afghanistan: Meeting the Development Challenge” (PDF)

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