My understanding is that they (the western alliance) are already short on meaningful targets to strike, which has me thinking this is even more about optics than it normally would be.
There is broad international support for the mission, including from the key players in the region, and a local force that is (for now...) willing and able to engage on the ground.
Frankly, I'm cool with the mission. ISIL is a cancer that needs to be dealt with. I'm not entirely sure whay the Libs and NDP are so opposed to a combat role, other than politics.
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