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Revelation 6:3-4 “when he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” 4 And out came another horse, bright red. Its rider was permitted to take peace from the earth, so that people should slay one another, and he was given a great sword.
Important Takeaways:
- U.S. Proposal for Increased Defense Spending: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged NATO allies, including Canada, to raise their defense spending to 5% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
- Current U.S. Defense Spending: The United States currently allocates approximately 3.2% of its GDP to defense, amounting to $916 billion, which constitutes about 40% of global military expenditure.
- Canada’s Defense Spending and Response: Canada spends 1.37% of its GDP on defense and has pledged to increase this to 2%. Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly highlighted the disparity by noting the U.S.’s 3.2% defense spending.
- European Allies’ Positions:
- France: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated France’s objective to reach 3% to 3.5% of GDP for defense spending and emphasized prioritizing European-made defense equipment.
- Norway: Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide expressed reluctance to commit to the 5% target, emphasizing the importance of efficient spending.
- Portugal: Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel deemed the 5% target “probably too high” but indicated plans to meet the current NATO target of 2% in the coming year.
- NATO’s Current Defense Spending Status: As of the article’s publication, nearly one-third of NATO members have not met the existing target of 2% GDP for defense spending
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