For decades, the USA has been used and abused bz countries that have consistently cut down defense expenditure, expecting American soldiers to protect them, instead of building up their own defense capabilities. The US Secretary of Defense made it clear that countries will no longer be expected to invest 2 per cent but 5 per cent of their national budgets, to beef up their own military industries and Armed Forces.
With regards to Ukraine, he told NATO members and politicians that the way forward is peace with realism. Ukraine´s previous borders will not be restored and territorial concessions will have to be made. Ukraine will not be a NATO Member and any force, including European Forces and Non European Forces will not be protected by Article 5 if they enter Ukraine.
USA must give prioritz to the defense of its own borders and other threats in the Asia Pacific Region.
Link to talk about the issues Sunday, 16 February, 2025 from 2000 to 2200 GMT
Subjects to be treated on Sunday 16 February 2025 on Meetup via Zoom. Link bellow.
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