“Traditionally, all levels of society, from political leaders to the general population, face some set of sacrifices or risks in fighting another country. Arms dealers have emerged as a noteworthy exception to this paradigm, though, as they only profit from violence or defense. They exist in a position removed from the government yet have the power and funds to push desired legislation. Whether one agrees with the predominance of the military-industrial complex or not, their growing influence will likely lead to increased militarism and armed defense both in the United States and the rest of the globe.”
Read More“Despite the similarities in the Russian-Ukrainian and Chinese-Taiwanese relationships, it is highly unlikely that China takes similarly militaristic actions in Taiwan.”
Read More“The White House is celebrating Qurayshi’s death as a win for the Biden administration, which has faced criticism for the contentious withdrawal from Afghanistan, the current Russia-Ukraine crisis, and increased competition with China.”
Read More“Russia has vital military and economic interests in Ukraine, as well as deep historical and cultural ties to the Eastern European nation that have pushed Russian president Vladimir Putin to prepare an invasion of Ukraine.”
Read More“The Open Skies Treaty has gone from one of the most effective treaties in creating transparency and some semblance of trust across the international community to one that is now standing on its last legs. Even though he has left the White House, Donald Trump’s foreign policy still stands as an obstacle to international cooperation today.”
Read More“Hungary has been on a shopping spree of military and defense technology in the past few years. These purchases are part of Hungary’s ten-year Zrinyi 2026 military development program with the aim to upgrade the country’s weapons and defense forces.”
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