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When old soldiers speak out against the government
It is striking that retired generals in both France and the US have recently issued public appeals against their respective governments. The move suggests it’s time to pay more attention to the underlying forces that could cause a growing rift between the military and the civilian leadership.
Global Affairs Correspondent
French soldiers training during a military drill. One explanation for the recent eruption of military dissatisfaction may be a delayed effect of the end of conscription in Europe. The military no longer reflects society at large. PHOTO: REUTERS
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