Because the Internet is used right around the world users need to be careful of appearing absurd by using words as thought their small local context is understood universally. For example a phrase like 'military adventurism' is an expression that is probably understood in every country that is sufficiently advanced to have a military establishment.
Over time there have been many people who have taken conquest to extremes. Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan both died like ordinary men but during their lives they both seem to have been addicted to the idea of travel and conquest. Historians wonder why they embarked on some expeditions which may not seem to have any rational explanation. It may be that they were driven by simple lust for travel and fighting and killing.
At many points in human history people have been conscripted to built a pyramid, or a great wall or to fight in a great war. Millions have died futile deaths in this way. Those who have demurred, or refused to be taken in by political blandishments, have probably displayed more courage and wisdom than the conscripts.
There are about nine thousand five hundred British soldiers deployed in Afghanistan in 2102 and approximately four hundred have been killed since operations began. It follows that the tours of duty are not particularly dangerous. Many office workers are exposed to greater dangers as they negotiate city traffic but they do not enjoy the benefits of adventure.
Urban living can seem very boring to many people. They live dull routines of getting up, commuting to an office and then home again after a few hours. They may not even be employed and have only to check in at an office for unemployment benefits.
By contrast those who sign up for an army or navy career can expect to be well trained in specific roles. Life is never dull for very long because there is always some new tour of duty in the offing or some new short course involving useful training. Even discipline is not as onerous as it once was and promotion prospects are good.
Wars have continued since 1945 but on a reduced scale. Powerful nations have been careful to choose opponents that do not pose any real threat and to use technology that obviates the thereat of too many of their own men. In many ways technology has been used to reduce conflicts to the sort of tribal conflicts that have always dogged human affairs. The lessons of 1945 have not yet been forgotten.
Military adventurism is alive and well in 20112 and is unlikely to vanish from the face of the Earth while politicians vie for power in nation states. Conflict is a potent political ploy when used to divert the attention of enemies and the public away from domestic problems. A short campaign can serve as an economic stimulus when it creates a demand for hardware. Otherwise unemployed people can work in factories making guns at taxpayer expense. This may be short term solution but conflicts can easily be smothered by shortage of media coverage when convenient.
Over time there have been many people who have taken conquest to extremes. Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan both died like ordinary men but during their lives they both seem to have been addicted to the idea of travel and conquest. Historians wonder why they embarked on some expeditions which may not seem to have any rational explanation. It may be that they were driven by simple lust for travel and fighting and killing.
At many points in human history people have been conscripted to built a pyramid, or a great wall or to fight in a great war. Millions have died futile deaths in this way. Those who have demurred, or refused to be taken in by political blandishments, have probably displayed more courage and wisdom than the conscripts.
There are about nine thousand five hundred British soldiers deployed in Afghanistan in 2102 and approximately four hundred have been killed since operations began. It follows that the tours of duty are not particularly dangerous. Many office workers are exposed to greater dangers as they negotiate city traffic but they do not enjoy the benefits of adventure.
Urban living can seem very boring to many people. They live dull routines of getting up, commuting to an office and then home again after a few hours. They may not even be employed and have only to check in at an office for unemployment benefits.
By contrast those who sign up for an army or navy career can expect to be well trained in specific roles. Life is never dull for very long because there is always some new tour of duty in the offing or some new short course involving useful training. Even discipline is not as onerous as it once was and promotion prospects are good.
Wars have continued since 1945 but on a reduced scale. Powerful nations have been careful to choose opponents that do not pose any real threat and to use technology that obviates the thereat of too many of their own men. In many ways technology has been used to reduce conflicts to the sort of tribal conflicts that have always dogged human affairs. The lessons of 1945 have not yet been forgotten.
Military adventurism is alive and well in 20112 and is unlikely to vanish from the face of the Earth while politicians vie for power in nation states. Conflict is a potent political ploy when used to divert the attention of enemies and the public away from domestic problems. A short campaign can serve as an economic stimulus when it creates a demand for hardware. Otherwise unemployed people can work in factories making guns at taxpayer expense. This may be short term solution but conflicts can easily be smothered by shortage of media coverage when convenient.
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