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In a long peace, a sleepy military is ideal. Time to wake it up.

In a long peace, a sleepy military is ideal. Time to wake it up.

by Michael Shoebridge | Apr 4, 2025 | Policy, Strategy & Capability

In a long peace, the ideal military is a sleepy one.  An outfit and bunch of people that resemble stewards looking after a creature put into cryogenic hibernation, with vital systems barely ticking over.  The stewards in charge do routine health and system...

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