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Martin Forgues

Martin Forgues

is a freelance journalist and author based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. An 11-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, he served as an infantryman first, then was recruited by the Army Psychological Operations (PSYOPS) cell as a Tactical Operator and Target Audience Analyst. He was deployed in Bosnia in 2002 and in Afghanistan in 2007-2008. His first book, "Afghanicide", a comprehensive critique of Canada's war

    The invisible kill: Snipers and counterinsurgency warfare

    The invisible kill: Snipers and counterinsurgency warfare

    Military Jan 08
    Still At War: Mali

    Still At War: Mali

    World Jan 05
    War and Electoralism: A Canadian Cautionary Tale for Americans (Pt. 1)

    War and Electoralism: A Canadian Cautionary Tale for Americans (Pt. 1)

    Expert Analysis Aug 10
    Is Turkey the New Pakistan?

    Is Turkey the New Pakistan?

    World Aug 02
    Canadian Troops May Soon Be Caught in Ukrainian Quagmire

    Canadian Troops May Soon Be Caught in Ukrainian Quagmire

    Expert Analysis May 27
    Canadian Special Operations Escalates Its War Against ISIS

    Canadian Special Operations Escalates Its War Against ISIS

    World May 20
    PSYOPS Against ISIS: An Asset Still Neglected

    PSYOPS Against ISIS: An Asset Still Neglected

    Military Apr 07
    PSYOPS in Canada Failing to Preserve a Hard-Earned Capability

    PSYOPS in Canada Failing to Preserve a Hard-Earned Capability

    World Jan 24
    They’re Still At War (Pt. 1): Mali

    They’re Still At War (Pt. 1): Mali

    Expert Analysis Jan 22
    Is PSYOP a Lesser Trade?

    Is PSYOP a Lesser Trade?

    World Jan 20
    Canadian Military Aid to Ukraine More Than Meets the Eye

    Canadian Military Aid to Ukraine More Than Meets the Eye

    Expert Analysis Aug 30
    Azerbaijan President Threatens Armenia With War…On Twitter

    Azerbaijan President Threatens Armenia With War…On Twitter

    Expert Analysis Aug 28
    Islamic Caliphate – The New Taliban?

    Islamic Caliphate – The New Taliban?

    Expert Analysis Aug 27
    Deserts Ghosts – Mali Jihadists Are Still Around, France Cranks Up New Mission

    Deserts Ghosts – Mali Jihadists Are Still Around, France Cranks Up New Mission

    Military Aug 26
    Jihadist Propaganda, Part 2 : Hollywood Ending

    Jihadist Propaganda, Part 2 : Hollywood Ending

    Expert Analysis Jul 14
    Central African Republic and The Need for a Multinational Rapid Deployment Force

    Central African Republic and The Need for a Multinational Rapid Deployment Force

    Expert Analysis Jul 12
    The Canadian Government Has No Obligation To Its Veterans

    The Canadian Government Has No Obligation To Its Veterans

    World Jul 04
    Twitter’s Offensive Against Jihadist Propaganda

    Twitter’s Offensive Against Jihadist Propaganda

    World Jul 02
    Central African Republic Update: Genocide & Crimes Against Humanity

    Central African Republic Update: Genocide & Crimes Against Humanity

    Expert Analysis Jun 25
    Fighting Unconventional Enemies with Unconventional Means – Psychological Operations and COIN

    Fighting Unconventional Enemies with Unconventional Means – Psychological Operations and COIN

    Expert Analysis May 29