| The EU may have many things and even a great economical future but it doesn't have one of the most important elements needed to become a great military force: a sense of "nationalism" that unites a country against a common foe. If the manure were to hit the fan would the population of Europe be willing or able to forget old differences and stand side by side in battle? Would they have the sense of trust needed to unite under a single banner? I don't think that could happen for several generations. Not until those with first hand memories of WWII are gone. And God help us if they chose the French to lead them! |