
David Cadier
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David Cadier
@DavidCadier
Senior Research Fellow @IRSEM1 Visiting Professor @collegeofeurope Associate @CERI_SciencesPo FPA, EU-Russia, Central Europe, Populism in IR


A short- to mid-term military risk isn't the US running out of interceptors or PGMs in this conflict per se. It is the opportunity costs. This US-Israeli raiding approach to warfare, if it continues at the current operational tempo for weeks, could draw down INDOPACOM & EUCOM stocks that will take many years to replenish, further weakening US military readiness. Destroy Iran's military capabilities in 2026, and you may not be able to execute your preferred warfighting concept in a great power conflict in Europe or Asia for a couple of years. From a pure military capabilities perspective, this is bad news for conventional deterrence.

Very wise, from France. The stubborn French insistence on military autonomy is paying dividends. Their independent deterrent and independent arms industry provides a potent backstop to American faithlessness. Oh, and La Marseillaise is a heck of an anthem.




What does “able & willing” means for France? Happy to share this contribution with @DavidCadier as a part of @nupinytt project on European Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine 🇪🇺⚔️ 🇺🇦 thank you @YfReykers & John Karlsrud for leading the team! nupi.no/en/publication…
























