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**Kimmitmelvirm** · 07-02-2007, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by Cyclotron
I don't think that's particularly relevant. Regardless of what you call it (blockade, etc.) it either fits or does not fit the criterion for an occupation. If the foreign force actually exerts authority in the region, it is under occupation.

A blockade, regardless of the troops used, is generally coercive diplomacy rather than occupation. Whether the troops are on boats or not isn't really important. I dont disagree, I'm merely elucidating.

07-02-2007, 11:21 PM	#5
Kimmitmelvirm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 416 Senior Member	Originally posted by Cyclotron I don't think that's particularly relevant. Regardless of what you call it (blockade, etc.) it either fits or does not fit the criterion for an occupation. If the foreign force actually exerts authority in the region, it is under occupation. A blockade, regardless of the troops used, is generally coercive diplomacy rather than occupation. Whether the troops are on boats or not isn't really important. I dont disagree, I'm merely elucidating.
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