65 - The Feasibility of an EU Army

<p>With Washington and Beijing continuing to engage in a new competition for international influence, Europe stands in an odd place. Combined the EU is the largest GDP in the world, but from a military standpoint, the continent has become a patchwork of forces with wildly varied operability. To maintain its position as a world power should Europe double down on its continental experiment and form a united European army, or do the scars of history and millennium of violence still prevent Europe from standing defensively on its own?<br /> <br /> Joining us this week. <br /> <br /> - Phil Breedlove (Fmr Cmd NATO EUR)<br /> - Sophia Besch (Cen. European Reform)<br /> - George Friedman (Geopolitical Futures)<br /> <br /> Follow the show on @TheRedLinePod<br /> Follow Michael on @MikeHilliardAus<br /> <br /> For more info please visit - www.theredlinepodcast.com</p>