By Daniel Davis
In the aftermath of Ukraine’s surprisingly successful counteroffensive north of Kharkiv, many are lobbying the U.S. government to send Kyiv yet more weapons and support. That sentiment is understandable. What is not understandable, however – and has gotten far fewer media attention – is the U.S. sending $1 billion in new spending to several European countries to help their defense. That needs to stop.
It is time for Washington to end its underwriting of wealthy nations’ defense. It has gone on for too long, and countries that have the financial ability to pay for their own national defense have instead continued to rely on the extension of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Biden administration officials have given contradictory explanations for why this new spending is necessary. They appear tone-deaf to emerging realities.
This piece was originally published in 1945 on September 16, 2022. Read more HERE.