From @WSJopinion: The next decade will be one of the most dangerous yet most transformational periods the world has seen. More defense spending is necessary but not enough. We also need cooperation on trade and technology, writes @RishiSunak. https://t.co/wKC8z9kzuE ...

Donald Trump’s plan to allow the European Union pay for arms supplied to Ukraine is piling pressure on EU officials negotiating how to finance the bloc’s defense-spending ambitions https://t.co/vdMRJ6KViI ...

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President Emmanuel Macron said France will make a “new” and “historic” effort to increase defense spending to counter an acceleration of threats to freedom in Europe and the risk of outright war in the coming years. https://t.co/Xhn4ZY4SpY ...

Industry Trend - European defense spending surge benefits a German steelmaker [1] - A German steelmaker's product gets the go-ahead for military purposes [1]

Defense Spending & Geopolitical Context - European countries are increasing defense spending due to a resurgent threat from Russia [1] - The spending amounts to hundreds of billions of dollars [1] Military Strategy - European countries are rebuilding their armies by utilizing part-timers, conscripts, and reserves [1]

What is the biggest threat to national security. When Admiral Michael Mullen was asked that very question back in 2010, his answer shocked the nation. I responded that the most significant threat was our national debt, which was a bit of a surprise.Admiral Mullen served as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Since then, the national debt has nearly quadrupled.Well, experts have warned that when a government spends so much related to its debt load, it c ...

US Debt & National Security - US national debt is seen as a significant threat to national security, potentially squeezing the discretionary defense budget [2][3] - The US is expected to spend $90 billion more on interest payments than on defense in 2024, marking a critical tipping point [4] - Increased defense spending by $2 billion this year and $150 billion over the next decade is projected due to recent tax and spending legislation [4] - The law will boost interest costs by $700 billion [4] - Adversaries like Russia and China may view US debt levels as a vulnerability [5] International Implications - China, a large foreign holder of US treasuries, has been steadily reducing its holdings [6] - Japan holds over $1 trillion worth of US debt, the most of any foreign country [6] - Reworking global trade relationships could impact international demand for treasuries and the US dollar [7][9] - Tariffs announced with Japan speak to the leverage that Japanese investors may have in trade talks [8] Potential Solutions & Challenges - Addressing the deficit requires a combination of spending cuts, tax increases, and a rainy day fund [11] - Solving the problem solely through tax revenue would require a 30% tax increase, while solving it solely through spending cuts would require a 25% spending cut [12] - Political divide is considered a major threat, potentially hindering efforts to address the debt issue [13]

Slovenian lawmakers moved to hold a referendum aimed at decreasing targeted NATO defense spending https://t.co/XF3FGmI8eb ...