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Buy the bullet: global defence spending

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Global Military Spending Trends

This chapter explores a recent study on the rise of misleading information related to global military expenditures, focusing primarily on the advancements of China under President Xi Jinping. It analyzes the significant increase in defense spending worldwide, particularly the U.S. and emerging powers like India, and contrasts it with the stagnation in certain regions. The discussion also touches on the evolving security dynamics, especially in light of growing tensions in international relations concerning military collaborations with China.

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