The real problem is this: After the Islamist wars, the United States has, as happened before, sought to minimize its presence in the world and while enjoying the benefits of being the world’s leading economy, not pay any political or military price for it.
Konteksts:
…Speaking while the United States prepares to strike targets in Syria without the engagement of EU countries, with the possible exception of France, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO’s secretary-general,told European Voice on Monday (2 September) that he could not envisage a NATO operation without US participation “in the foreseeable future… because Europe does not have the necessary capacity”.
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“If the trend continues, Europe will not be able to participate in international crisis management. And who will fill the gap? It will be the emerging powers because they are investing more and more,” he said.
vara bungas: Pateikts ļoti tieši – eiropieši, turpināsiet taupīt uz aizsardzības rēķina, krīžu rajonos ASV vietu var aizņemt “emerging powers”. Kas ir emerging power, kas investē bruņojumā arvien vairāk un vairāk? Varat minēt…
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