Every time we hear claims that countries must spend X% of GDP on defence, I’m reminded of the power of…

Every time we hear claims that countries must spend X% of GDP on defence, I’m reminded of the power of defence industries as lobbyists. And gas companies of course argued for a ‘gas-led recovery’. Outside the main superpowers, when was the last time a few % points of GDP in…/1

…defence investment was important in any conflict? Ukraine, for example, major powers fell over themselves to supplement their defence capability when it mattered. Are we being played again here, by lobbyists? /end