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What Do U.S. Allies Really Contribute to the Costs of Global Security?

King Mallory
09 February 2025
5 min
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The claim that allies don't contribute enough to global security, as measured by the 2% GDP defence spending target, is misleading. A more nuanced approach is needed, taking into account factors beyond just defence spending.
READ: What Do U.S. Allies Really Contribute to the Costs of Global Security?

References

  • Rand: High factual reporting
  • Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC. 
 

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