Europe Is Rearming Fast: Why Defence Spending Is Exploding Again

Europe Is Rearming Fast: Why Defence Spending Is Exploding Again

Europe is rearming because the continent no longer believes peace can be protected cheaply. Russia’s war in Ukraine, fears about future Russian aggression, pressure inside NATO, and uncertainty over long-term US security guarantees have pushed European governments into a new military spending cycle. This is not a temporary budget adjustment. It is a major shift … Read more

Global Military Spending Hits Record High: Is the World Entering a New Arms Race?

Global Military Spending Hits Record High: Is the World Entering a New Arms Race?

Global military spending reached a record $2.887 trillion in 2025, according to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, known as SIPRI. This was a 2.9% real-terms increase from 2024 and marked the 11th consecutive year of rising military expenditure. The number is huge, but the trend is even more important: governments are … Read more