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Common defence Myth Takes, North Korean real estate, & UK defence review echoes Oz

The Grumpy Strategists

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Rethinking Defense Spending

This chapter explores the complexities of national defense spending, challenging the reliance on GDP percentage as a budgeting measure. The speakers argue for a focus on actual military capabilities over arbitrary financial ceilings, critiquing common misconceptions and 'myth-takes' in defense budget debates. By analyzing the implications of the recent Defence Strategic Review, the discussion highlights the need for strategic alignment between military expenditures and real-world threats.

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