
The Fall of Germany’s Car Giants?
The Daily Brief
The Fragile Balance: Debt, Defense, and National Power
This chapter examines the effects of rising national debt on military strength and global influence, supported by historical examples from various empires. It raises concerns about the sustainability of high debt levels in modern nations, notably the United States, by comparing them to past financial crises experienced by countries like Spain and France.
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