Even 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 mu

Even 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.