Großbritanniens Verteidigungspläne „nicht genug“, sagen Amerikas NATO -Experten
Großbritanniens Verteidigungspläne „nicht genug“, sagen Amerikas NATO -Experten
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Submission Statement: „Britain is once again discussing a rise in defense spending but the numbers may fall shy of what the Trump administration wants, CEPA experts warn.“ Mila Tanghe & Francis Harris discuss concerns that the UK’s defense spending plans, which aim to reach 2.5% of GDP, are insufficient in light of expectations from the new US administration. The discussion around defense spending is complicated by rising public borrowing costs and debates over the UK’s sovereignty regarding the Chagos Islands.
Will any amount be enough? Every time they fold to the threats of bullies, the bullies will ask for more. What percentage of that spending goes to US weapons manufacturers vs. UK ones? What other financial and power games are being played here?