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Military Spending Has Almost Doubled Since the Early 90s
Global military expenditure has nearly doubled since the early 90s. According to the SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, the ...
Europe mulls toughening defense as US isolationism grows
On the agenda for Monday's talks will be the ramping up of joint defense spending and the issue of whether future military ...
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Senate Republicans release budget plan with $150B more for defense
The new budget resolution tees up a separate process for the Senate and the House as the two legislative bodies grapple over how best to enact President Donald Trump’s policy agenda.
Europe must up its military spending. How much may depend on Russia – and Trump
Like traders in a souk, politicians keep tossing out new spending targets: 2%, 3% or even 5%. The decisive factor, however, ...
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What Does National Security Have To With Soaring Defense Spending?
Why has military spending almost doubled since the early ‘90s? Arguably for the same reason hospital services have: government intervention. Those who ‘serve’ in government endlessly tax the ...