NATO launched its largest military exercises on the European continent since the end of the Cold War in January. Operation Steadfast Defender 24 includes 90,000 soldiers that hail from 31 NATO nations, including newly added Sweden. The exercise is planned to run until the end of May and will unfold in two stages with the ultimate goal meant to test the alliance’s defensive plans in Europe. However, with an operation encompassing all of Europe against what NATO has termed a “near-peer adversary,” it is clear that Russia likely would not be happy about the plans. What is your take on the NATO nations military exercise ?

