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“The first duty of the sovereign, that of protecting the society from the violence and invasion of other independent societies, can be performed only by means of a military force”

Adam Smith

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Leaders must keep their people safe from attacks by other groups, and this can only be done with an army.

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Defense Duty Force Independence Invasion Military Protection Society Sovereignty Violence
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