The Italian Military: Bigger than the British but at half the cost

A discussion of Italy's overlooked military, which is very capable and oddly low-cost. If you like this video, please consider making a donation using the "thanks" button or buying me some coffee, so to speak, here: https://buymeacoffee.com/shurkin.

Things to read:
https://warontherocks.com/2023/08/ita...
https://warontherocks.com/2024/02/is-...
https://wavellroom.com/2021/04/24/bri...
https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_re...

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Former CIA analyst, former RAND Senior Political Scientist, Currently Director of Global Programs at 14 North Strategies and RUSI Associate Fellow. Yale History Ph.D. Find me at https://michaelshurkin.com

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