I think this could only be a reality at a national level. Assessing military capabilities in relation to perceived threats is difficult. Sure there's critical defensive capabilities but military campaigns are rarely waged and defended in isolation. The fact that NATO is a thing is not only a factor of wanting protection but also because NATO members share intelligence, and in return receive a furnishing of troops and infrastructure.

Not saying it'd be easy for small, individual nations to counter coordinated attacks, but if the goal is defense, that's shared with the borders of nations next door. A coordinated response. When the likes of Hungary entered into NATO (post Soviet invasion) there's stimulus to a response. Now Hungary has to deal with the same thing again on it's doorstep due to the presence of, and to the expansion.

Don't know if you can agree with that but I see supranational policing as part of the problem here. It's not merely insulting outwardly and depending inwardly.

Yes, but there is nothing like a european army. The EU as it is now is a fantasy product of some technocrats that are melking the continent

Right. It's important not to be involved in the Euro disaster

Oh god, please... so we disagree, Ok? Accept that they have another opinion. What about that?

I was in Russia and Ukraine some time ago. In Russia, I met many people who don't want war and are actively trying to avoid it. The people I met there have no desire to engage in this conflict. As for so-called 'for free' Ukraine, I assisted a young man in leaving because he, too, did not want to be involved in the war. None of these individuals have any interest in war. There are many people who lack sufficient information about what is truly happening, and a considerable number already need psychological help. They struggle to distinguish between good and bad people, thinking that being born within certain geographical borders makes them inherently bad. They need to seek psychological assistance. It seems like this is just the beginning, but for what purpose? John Lennon's song 'Imagine' reflects a harsh truth. Why don't people understand? Why all these discussions in groups about what is better, when there are no easy decisions? War is detrimental to everyone, and it's perceived as a setback, we lose a lot. All of this is not only happening in Russia and Ukraine but also coming in the EU. The debates among socialists, capitalists, and various groups will lead to failure, and people will face difficult times. It's unfortunate, and no one wants millions of people to die because of borders. I admire the events unfolding in Argentina. Time will tell how effective their leader is and how it will turn out. They have endured bad times for a long period, and tough times create strong people. However, maybe we don't need these difficult times and can take control like Argentina did. Why do we let these people make decisions about money, decisions that affect our brothers and sisters? I don't know, but we must stick together.