The Economics of Great Power Competition. Why Germany Must Step Up on Defense

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Series Details Number 13
Publication Date May 2022
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Without a sound economic foundation, political and military ambitions cannot be sustained. This also applies to the geopolitical competition between the United States and its rivals. So far, America and its allies are economically ahead of Russia and China.

But where Russia’s long-term outlook is weak, China’s economic might is rapidly increasing. Despite the war in Ukraine, Washington will have to focus its resources on Asia. In Europe, Germany, with its large financial and economic base, should lead on military spending and enhanced security.

Source Link https://dgap.org/en/research/publications/economics-great-power-competition
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