How Much Does the U.S. Really Spend on NATO and Foreign Aid?
The U.S. is paying less than you might think to defend Europe, and NATO members are stepping up their contributions
The U.S. is paying less than you might think to defend Europe, and NATO members are stepping up their contributions
Human civilization set a new record for military and defense spending in 2022 at roughly $2.2 trillion, which has in turn boosted the revenues and share prices of companies operating in this sector.
China and Russia have strengthened their bilateral relationship in recent years, but any attempt by China to help Russia sidestep Western sanctions during the Ukraine crisis could result in so-called “secondary sanctions” being applied to the Chinese economy.
Concerns are growing that the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War could escalate in the near future, a development that could affect the current risk paradigm in the global financial markets.