JRod

Argentina's navy has fallen upon hard times (it got shrunk in 1996), and it has aging ships (1980s vintage). Milei has said he's going to turn things around but it's too soon to see an effect. Basically debt reduction is more important than naval expansion right now (which I agree with). That said, they have 9 surface ships, the biggest of which are 3400 tons. Their entire submarine fleet is basically in dry dock. Their exocets are all expired. They have a miniscule naval air arm. On the other hand, their only need for a navy is to take the Falklands, and the British are not in terrific shape themselves. It's clear that if the Argentines had the navy they had back in 1980, and the British had the relative size navy of today, the Argentines would win. Now both navies are in the doldrums. Britain is still ahead at this point so it would be whether or not Britain has the will to win. Or, I guess, Milei cares enough to make move, which it seems he does not.

Most Europeans have no idea how absolutely furious with Europe America is. This is not just another disagreement. Betrayal is not something you just let slide. And the mouthy responses from Europeans are pouring gas on that fire. They have misjudged the situation gravely & it will have grave consequences for Europe— economically AND militarily.

Most Europeans have no idea how absolutely furious with Europe America is. This is not just another disagreement. Betrayal is not something you just let slide. And the mouthy responses from Europeans are pouring gas on that fire. They have misjudged the situation gravely & it will have grave consequences for Europe— economically AND militarily.

Most Europeans have no idea how absolutely furious with Europe America is. This is not just another disagreement. Betrayal is not something you just let slide. And the mouthy responses from Europeans are pouring gas on that fire. They have misjudged the situation gravely & it will have grave consequences for Europe— economically AND militarily.