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The Citizen-Soldier Tradition: Machiavelli, Ukraine, and the Nordic-Baltic States
The survival of free states has never depended solely on professional armies or foreign alliances. At the heart of republican resilience lies a deeper principle: the willingness of ordinary citizens to take up arms in defense of liberty. This tradition, articulated by Niccolò Machiavelli in the Renaissance and tested in countless struggles since, remains vital today.
Voices on Peace and War