What would happen if Venezuela invaded Curaçao
Yeah a weird thought. So when I came across an analysis called The Dutch Defend Their World Empire, I was fascinated, in a sick sort of way.
“[snip...]The Dutch problem can best be described with the words, “not enough”. Not enough forces to successfully repel an invasion of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire; not enough naval power to carry out operations to retake the islands; their fighters do not have enough range; and not enough logistical support to support an operation.[snip...] (from The Dutch Defend Their Empire)
Also, from the comments:
“[snip...]The United States would love nothing more than to see Chavez booted from power, whether that means he takes a long exile in Spain or ends up against a wall wearing a blindfold. That said, you can guarantee that the United States would suddenly be the Netherlands’ biggest ally in getting its islands back.[snip...]” (from comments to The Dutch Defend their Empire)
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February 27th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
What is so strange to believe? I guess the strangest thing is to guess that Mr. Hugo would invade the ABC islands, since he al ready knows that the Dutch who still have the 6th stongest Navy (of the world), will be helped by their friend Mr. Bush. They are both members of NATO, which more or less implies that they have to help the Dutch when their country is invaded. Also the germans, english, spanish etc. would have the moral if not explicit obligation to help. Since an attack on a NATO country means attack on the NATO pact. That’s why the Dutch are currently in Afganistan, to help the USA in the war on Terror.