Russia vs. Germany: Round 3?
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:17 am
Hi, John.
I'm becoming increasingly concerned about various reports that Germany is trying to convince the European Union's bureaucrats to seize control of the militaries of the member states, and integrate them into a "European Army" that would be led by Germany. If the integration was 100% efficient, the European Army would be 1.6 million men strong (4.1 million if you count reserves). And that's not even counting the British army (due to Brexit). In comparison, the United States military is currently 1.4 million men strong (2.5 million if you count reserves).
Should this event happen, the chances of war breaking out in Europe would dramatically increase. Not only would there be widespread civil unrest throughout the European Union, but one country in particular would be deeply alarmed by such a development: Russia. A European Army, especially one under German control, would most certainly bring back memories of 1941 to the Russians. In addition, Russia would likely take the creation of a European Army as a message that Germany is preparing for war with Russia.
So, I want to ask you three questions.
1) What is the likelihood that Germany succeeds in getting a European Army created?
2) What are the chances that Germany and Russia end up fighting each other for a third time?
3) How do you think the United States would respond to the creation of a European Army, an institution that would be a clear rival to NATO in the realm of European security?
I'm becoming increasingly concerned about various reports that Germany is trying to convince the European Union's bureaucrats to seize control of the militaries of the member states, and integrate them into a "European Army" that would be led by Germany. If the integration was 100% efficient, the European Army would be 1.6 million men strong (4.1 million if you count reserves). And that's not even counting the British army (due to Brexit). In comparison, the United States military is currently 1.4 million men strong (2.5 million if you count reserves).
Should this event happen, the chances of war breaking out in Europe would dramatically increase. Not only would there be widespread civil unrest throughout the European Union, but one country in particular would be deeply alarmed by such a development: Russia. A European Army, especially one under German control, would most certainly bring back memories of 1941 to the Russians. In addition, Russia would likely take the creation of a European Army as a message that Germany is preparing for war with Russia.
So, I want to ask you three questions.
1) What is the likelihood that Germany succeeds in getting a European Army created?
2) What are the chances that Germany and Russia end up fighting each other for a third time?
3) How do you think the United States would respond to the creation of a European Army, an institution that would be a clear rival to NATO in the realm of European security?