Europe’s largest economy is already trailing its 2018 troop targets, raising concerns as the country now faces pressure to significantly boost its active-duty forces.
To date, there are no credible estimates of the fiscal danger associated with NATO’s planned military expansion. We put numbers on it. Prepare to be shocked.
“As governments increasingly prioritize military security, often at the expense of other budget areas, the economic and social trade-offs could have significant effects on societies for years to come.”
