An overview of the US Army military doctrine

It is without doubt that the United States still holds the largest military establishment in the world. This does not come as a surprise because America is still the world’s only superpower.

This rating is determined not by troop levels, but rather by the levels of sophistication in weapon systems and the investment in infrastructure. Having been a student in one of their military institutions and the tour of their bases in Germany, I am a witness that Americans will continue to dominate on this number one spot.

In the past two installments on my column I discussed the militaries of the United Kingdom and India and this was after we looked at the way they have had influence in the development of Botswana Defence Force. Each country including the US has had very critical contribution in the development of Botswana’s military.

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Watch your tongue Mr President

While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...

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