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There's a concept that I don't quite remember the name of, but basically, if some American troops are stationed somewhere permanently, that means that if you in
by csours 5y ago
There's a concept that I don't quite remember the name of, but basically, if some American troops are stationed somewhere permanently, that means that if you invade that place, you are attacking America. The troops have some value outside this, but they are also a sacrifice to induce a response.
- TheOtherHobbes 5y agoArticle 5 of the NATO Treaty - an attack on the territory of any member is considered an attack on the territory of every member.
- csours 5y agoI think this is slightly different. Article 5 is a treaty obligation, attacking troops from a world power triggers a moral and emotional reaction.
- rtuulik 5y agoDo you mean tripwire force? The idea behind them, using your example, is that when the invasion happens, it will kill a number of American troops, whose death will act as a tripwire to triggering full size war. Its one of the methods for deterring invasions.
- csours 5y agoYes, thank you.