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**spamkillerj** · 06-13-2008, 04:34 AM

Firstly, military might is most often a direct extension of economic might. Secondly, who said economic might cannot create nationalist pride?

Maybe once upon a time, but not in the 21st century.

Exhibits 1 & 2: Japan and Germany. 2nd and 4th largest economies in the world, and virtually nonexistent military infrastructure. Despite that, strong nationalist feelings throughout.

Economic might can of course create nationalist pride, and does. It's happened with South Korea, Malaysia, and Finland, among others. None of those, however, are exhibiting that newfound nationalist pride in the form of military buildup.

Who's doing it? The North Koreas, Irans, Syrias, and Myanmars of the world. All backward economies.

06-13-2008, 04:34 AM	#18
spamkillerj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	Firstly, military might is most often a direct extension of economic might. Secondly, who said economic might cannot create nationalist pride? Maybe once upon a time, but not in the 21st century. Exhibits 1 & 2: Japan and Germany. 2nd and 4th largest economies in the world, and virtually nonexistent military infrastructure. Despite that, strong nationalist feelings throughout. Economic might can of course create nationalist pride, and does. It's happened with South Korea, Malaysia, and Finland, among others. None of those, however, are exhibiting that newfound nationalist pride in the form of military buildup. Who's doing it? The North Koreas, Irans, Syrias, and Myanmars of the world. All backward economies.
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