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Honestly, France’s historically independent stance on defense policy - the foundation of which is based on de Gaulle’s skepticism of the nature of US support all the way back to the late 40s - has always struck me as extremely pragmatic and farsighted. The benefit of that sort of strategic thinking is becoming extremely obvious nowadays.

[–] Salvo@aussie.zone 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I was always advised that “NATO standard” was instant coffee with 2 sugars and milk.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Yeah, that's what fighting a major war for a couple of years will do to you. Basically any army coming out if a long time of peace will have a very rude awakening once the shit really hits the fan.

[–] Eyekaytee@aussie.zone 4 points 1 week ago

I really wish Australia had way deeper integration into the GUR, it's quite clear they are innovating and expanding way faster than we are simply because they need to