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Little Stick

imetatronink • 3262 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics NATO Russia Military Allies
  1. Article 5 in NATO is not as effective in practice as it may seem in theory.
  2. Despite being part of NATO, many countries may not be willing or able to engage in real war situations.
  3. A potential conflict with Russia could have significant repercussions on global politics and military strength.

Biden's Cluster Munitions Blunder

Eunomia • 884 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Foreign Policy Human Rights Military International Law Allies
  1. Cluster munitions are inherently indiscriminate and pose a threat to civilians long after a war ends.
  2. Providing cluster munitions to Ukraine may lead to more harm than good, as they can maim and kill civilians and soldiers.
  3. Exporting cluster munitions contradicts previous condemnations of their use, creating political problems and potential hypocrisy.
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Alternative History and the Failure of Imagination and Research. How would a victorious Germany depict the defeated USSR?

20th Century Musings in the 21st Century • 138 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
💾 History World War II Atrocities Allies
  1. Alternative history novels often overlook atrocities committed by powers other than Germany.
  2. Realistic alternative history fiction would likely include investigations and publicizations of Soviet crimes against ethnic Germans.
  3. Some historical narratives ignore crimes committed by countries other than Germany during World War II.

On Imperialism

Nathan’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Imperialism BRICS Foreign Policy Allies Global Economy
  1. Empires often make enemies without realizing it, despite thinking they have many friends.
  2. Economic sanctions by one country can lead to unexpected consequences, pushing other nations to protect or distance themselves from the imposing nation's financial systems.
  3. Nations should be cautious in imposing their values on others, as historical empires have unintentionally faced negative outcomes by doing so.

Apex Predator: The American Army in Normandy

Big Serge Thought • 3 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
💾 History World War II Military Allies
  1. The American Army's success in Normandy marked a significant shift in their military tactics and effectiveness.
  2. The US Army's operational conduct against Germany evolved from relying on firepower to developing superior maneuvering techniques.
  3. Operation Cobra led by General Omar Bradley showcased the American version of Soviet Deep Battle, combining overwhelming firepower with concentrated attacks for success.

KF-21

Military Aviation Videos • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 24
🌐 International Military Aerospace Geopolitics Allies
  1. The KF-21 is a new fighter aircraft from South Korea, which is important for allied integration programs in the region.
  2. The KF-21 shows promise as a native design for South Korea, showcasing the country's growing aerospace capabilities on an international level.
  3. The development of the KF-21 aircraft serves as a reminder that smaller nations, like Australia, can and should invest in producing original military equipment domestically for security and economic reasons.