Peter Van Uhm Speech

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In 2011, Peter Van Uhm gave a speech called “why I chose a gun”. The general was wearing a uniform and quite often referring to the fact, that he chose the weapon to do this world a better and safer place. He also stated: “…today I want to tell you why I chose the gun to create a better world, and I want to tell you how this gun can help...” Nevertheless, the question is whether someone agrees with the statement or not. Following this, and as an illumination of what general underlined, the reader has to fathom what it means to promote and defend the national interest. Countries with limited resources, budget and influence have to balance their decisions accordingly and carefully. As a demonstration of these interest, countries often will

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