There are several observations about the current conversation pertaining to an ESF:
One, there is an erroneous belief that if you have a Standing or Standby Force, it will be quickly and efficiently deployed in conflict situations. The truth is that every conflict is unique and will throw up specific forms of politics among members of the Standby Force or Standing Force. For instance, would an ESF in which Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have soldiers be willing to be deployed to…
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