Strategic Compass: Yea or Nay

[Pat Mustard]

(Not a poll because fuck all polls)

The idea of a dedicated European military independent of (but in accordance with) NATO has been on the boards for quite some time. But Putin’s blundering has moved it to to forefront of the EU’s agenda, and it looks very much like becoming a reality over the next couple of years.

Essentially, it would entail EU members each contributing personnel, money, training, and equipment - all under a unified command - to create what would de facto be a European Army to address any military incursion into Europe.

Good idea? Bad idea? Knee jerk reaction?

Boru

Good idea apart from tying it in closely with NATO. What we've found in the last few years is that the US has become too flaky to be dependable.