Hey Fuchs !
Well, that was an easy one having read your blog years ago

I really like your quote on piracy then (and now)...

(determined people with annoying intentions are annoyingly resistant to influence
Very similar to your quotes on the Officer Selection thread

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Stupid aggressors are stupid - some people only learn through pain.
Well said !

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Deterrence works also if a potential aggressor estimates that he will succeed to disarm and occupy the country, but concludes that it's not worth it because it would be too costly.
Kind of makes me wonder if you are correct with your theory of an
Influence squadron
This last quote is for JMA and his missile theories...

The problem should be easily solved once a Western nation is willing to do so (to raid some fishing villages, destroy the boats and seize weapons).

This annoyance doesn't deserve much attention.