Michael Lind: "If the history of the world wars of the industrial era holds any lessons, this is one: For the small number of populous nations that can aspire to great power status in the 21st century, the ability to bomb and invade weak, backward countries will be far less consequential than government competence and superior manufacturing capability."
Thanks for reminding of the idiocy of imperialism in the modern world. Please send this to Xi and Putin. (Although Xi must understand this already, at least in the few minutes every night between putting down his smart phone and going to bed.)
Michael Lind: "If the history of the world wars of the industrial era holds any lessons, this is one: For the small number of populous nations that can aspire to great power status in the 21st century, the ability to bomb and invade weak, backward countries will be far less consequential than government competence and superior manufacturing capability."
Thanks for reminding of the idiocy of imperialism in the modern world. Please send this to Xi and Putin. (Although Xi must understand this already, at least in the few minutes every night between putting down his smart phone and going to bed.)