Why Belgium's pick of its next fighter is pivotal for Europe's future security

Loren Thompson, Forbes (USA)
Much has changed in the Low Countries during the intervening millennium, but the need of allies to hone their warfighting skills and practice fighting in coalitions has not. Belgians may understand this better than any other people on Earth, because their country -- which became independent in 1830 -- has repeatedly been a battleground for neighboring states. The Belgians have learned to believe deeply in the value of collective security.