ANALYSIS/Trump defense spending demands stress 'peace through strength': Experts
02/21/2025 08:31 PM
Defense and foreign policy experts on Friday said that military strength is essential for maintaining peace following U.S. President Donald Trump's calls for NATO nations and Taiwan to increase defense spending.
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