By Daniel Davis
The general consensus in the United States is that Russia was in the wrong for invading its neighbor last February and bears the responsibility for the war that continues to rage in Ukraine.
Another premise in the U.S. that has also not been questioned is the belief that America should shoulder the lion’s share in helping to defend Ukraine, with whom we have no mutual defense treaty. It is appropriate to stop and ask some important questions fundamental to our financial wellbeing and national security interests.
The top of the list: why should the United States provide almost 25 times more financial and military support to Kyiv than the next closest European state? It doesn’t take much analysis of key factors to realize America’s contributions are presently out of whack and in need of rebalancing.
This piece was originally published in 19FortyFive on November 28, 2022. Read more HERE.