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Ukraine is in a place in which an army is required for survival. But does a peaceful country surrounded by an ocean or by peaceful countries — say, Iceland or A
by Kwpolska 4y ago
Ukraine is in a place in which an army is required for survival. But does a peaceful country surrounded by an ocean or by peaceful countries — say, Iceland or Austria — need a large army?
- sokoloff 4y agoDo I need to exercise if I’m already fit and healthy? It’s quite plausible that some countries are peaceful because of the deterrent effect of their (and their allies’) military.
- rufus_foreman 4y ago"Iceland's defence forces consist of the Icelandic Coast Guard, which patrols Icelandic waters and monitors its airspace, and other services such as the National Commissioner's National Security and Special Forces Units. Iceland maintains no standing army, the only NATO member for which this is the case. The Coast Guard consists of three ships and four aircraft" -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_of_Iceland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_of_Iceland
- pyuser583 4y agoEven if you’re not at war, a military is necessary to enforce neutrality. For example, if a pilot from a belligerent country crashes in your territory, they must be internet for the duration of the war. You’ll also want a military to evacuate your nationals from places like Afghanistan, and manage defectors trying to reach another power. There’s also a good chance you’ll be asked to participate it peacekeeping forces. You don’t need a large army. You might not even need a standing army: reservists might do. But you need some military capacity.