The global defense market is witnessing a notable shift this century, reflecting a clear geostrategic change. Democracies are gradually reducing their relative defense expenditures, while authoritarian nations are consistently increasing theirs. This pattern remains despite recent events in Ukraine, highlighting a global realignment in military spending. China and the United States, two major players in […]
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