The bundeswehr has a not so secret problem with far-right extremists and anti-semitism in their ranks. (Concerning given their history) Ursula Von Der Leyen was the defense minister who presided over the dismantling of some of the more nefarious elements in their special forces during her...
Are we going to phase out a Halifax-class frigate for every new CSC delivered? Or how will that work, will CSC's and Halifax-class frigates coexist for a time? Or will it be one or the other.
We are already seeing a large divide occur between unified (quasi-Christian) Europe and the Islamic Middle East . Macron is making speeches denouncing Islam's influence in France, and Germany (de-facto leader of the EU) is on board with this rhetoric as well.
This is the second beheading in a...
I just finished "Unflinching, the Making of a Canadian Sniper", and it was a great read. It is written by Ret. MCpl Jody Mittic and is a autobiographical tale about his time from basic through till 2006 in Afghanistan where he was severely injured. I highly recommend.
Thanks for the insight guys, makes sense. Interesting read about Salazar, very much in the mold of Franco.
I read this one too: https://www.cp24.com/world/azerbaijan-armenia-no-closer-to-ending-clashes-after-4-days-1.5126014
Sounds like Macron of France would like to start talks with the...
Excuse my ignorance, but with Turkey being as authoritarian/autocratic as they are, why exactly are they in NATO to this day? Perhaps getting on the wrong side of the current conflict could be the final straw?
Upon further reading, it sounds like Iran exerts no small influence over Armenia as well. Interesting. Some articles I have read indicate Iran could play the 'mediator' role. This could certainly get dicey.
Very interesting developments here. I believe Iran by proxy is involved on the Azerbaijani side. Do you guys think the US led hegemony will back the Armenians, possibly inflaming already strained tensions in the area?
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