School of War Ep 140: Roger Wicker on Defense Spending and Peace through Strength
Aug 27, 2024
Roger Wicker, a U.S. Senator from Mississippi and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, shares insights from his military background and current defense priorities. He advocates for increasing U.S. defense spending to 5% of GDP and stresses the significance of military readiness in a changing global landscape. Wicker emphasizes the need for modernizing the nuclear arsenal, reforming procurement processes for better equipment, and strengthening alliances, particularly in the Indo-Pacific and Europe, to counter rising threats.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Strengthening Defense: The Case for Increased Spending
02:28 • 10min
Strengthening National Defense through Procurement Reform
12:22 • 6min
Strategizing Nuclear Deterrence Amidst Emerging Threats
18:44 • 3min
Advancements in Missile Defense and Marine Corps Strategy
22:02 • 2min