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Dirk Kurbjuweit, Spiegel Online: Is Armed Conflict Possible in Today's Europe?
Europe has been largely peaceful since the end of World War II. The shock of that conflict was simply too great. But with memories of the violence now fading and nationalism on the rise, it is far from certain that peace will remain the status quo.
"The war changed everything." This statement by the late British historian Tony Judt contains the kernel of modern-day Europe. It was the war that made possible an extended period of peace. Things had to get extremely bad before they could get good again. For the last 75 years, there has been peace on the Continent, with just a few exceptions.
Now, this Europe finds itself in crisis. It is no longer the Europe where national thinking is slowly dwindling. It is no longer the Europe that is growing together step by step. It is no longer the Europe in which all countries seem to be committed to democracy forever. The direction of European history would seem to have changed - shifting away from convergence and back to delineation.
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WNU Editor: Europe has had wars throughout its history. And while an armed conflict seems remote right now, never say never.
It’s Der Spiegal, a very light weight news outlet. Over the top over reacting is their normal reporting. You ought to read their stories on the USA over the past 3 years.
ReplyDeleteIn the latter half of the 20th century there were wars in Yugoslavia, Chechnya &, 2 in Cyprus (EOKA campaign & the Turkish invasion, where The Royal Scots & Royal Marines were deployed to confront the Turkish army if they went any further) & a civil war in Ireland. There will definitely be future wars in Europe.
ReplyDeletePeace in Europe depends on Putin RUSSIA ,cuz i really don't see any European county to start a war in Europe !
ReplyDeleteDepends on your definition of war; it could include an insurgency as well. I doubt conventional war will break out, too much at stake anymore.
ReplyDeletePossible flash points.
ReplyDeleteReturn of the Troubles in Ireland.
Turkey attacks Cypriot oil and gas installations or takes over that island and EU member.
Turkey allows a refugee flood into southern Europe and Europe responds with its military to stem the flows with naval forces confronting Turkish ships aiding the refugees.
Should the US withdraw from NATO, along the lines of Obama's withdrawal of land based combat units, Russia makes a move to take its Baltic colonies back.
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