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Call of duties: the global costs of war

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Shifting Defense Budgets in a Time of Conflict

This chapter analyzes the financial consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, focusing on the global trend towards heightened defense spending. It discusses the implications of increased military budgets, defense inflation, and the historical context of defense expenditures while comparing different nations' approaches to military investment.

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