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The United States tops all countries in several categories, but by far it leads in all things military. The U.S. has the largest defense budget, overtaking the next nine countries combined, and it...
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It has been widely observed that military expenditure has a significant impact on countries and their standing on the global stage. This is particularly important for countries not spending all that...
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How much countries spend on their militaries has a direct correlation with their standing in the world, and it can ultimately tip geopolitical relations in their favor if they have the military might...
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American defense spending has been rising for years. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, U.S. military expenditures totaled nearly $877 in 2022, up 28% from an...
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A leaked document from the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency in April 2023 estimates that Ukrainian forces have sustained between 124,000 and 131,000 casualties, including up to 17,500 deaths. The...
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Rising tensions between China and Taiwan might be cause for concern for the small island nation. China has 10-times the military personnel that Taiwan has. While having the biggest military is not...
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It has been over a year since Russia’s forces rolled into Ukraine, and despite mounting losses, the war seems far from over. One would think Moscow would have made more of an impact by now. After...
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Just one year after surpassing $2 trillion for the first time, global military expenditure reached a staggering $2.24 trillion in 2022, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace...
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World military spending increased by 3.7% in 2022, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute released today. The arms control and disarmament research...
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This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. China State Shipbuilding Corporation, or CSSC, is the world’s...
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