Why are so many small nations supporting the War on Terror? There are several reasons.
It pays to be a friend of the United States. Sometimes not all that well, but it pays.
The War on Terror affects everyone. Bosnia and Georgia, as two examples, know a lot about the effects of terrorism and have reason to oppose it.
Finally, the militaries of small nations lack the funding for training, equipment and deployment. By assisting us, they are able to obtain experienced and well-trained troops at a markedly reduced cost to themselves.
Oh, and as pointed out in other posts, it’s a good way to get problem units and officers out of the country and unable to organize coups.
In addition to the 36 Bosnian ordnance experts already in the country, the army will send 49 soldiers from the 6th Infantry Division in August.
The Sarajevo-based Dnevni Avaz newspaper reported that the army commander, General Sifet Podzic - who is visiting Bosnian troops in Iraq - said infantry troops had been training for the last three months.
