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The Cost of Defense: A European Responsibility
Sarah Paine discusses the necessity for European nations to take greater financial responsibility for their own defense. She critiques the current approach, suggesting that while it's overdue, the manner in which it's being executed is counterproductive and insulting. Drawing on Machiavelli's insights, she emphasizes the importance of maintaining positive relations with allies rather than fostering resentment through disrespectful diplomacy.
"There's merit in the Europeans need to pick up the tab on their defense and they should have done it earlier but the way we're doing it we're overdoing it in some fronts. Yeah. And also you're doing i..."
The Case for European Defense Spending
Sarah Paine argues that Europe needs to take responsibility for its own defense, emphasizing that this should have been done earlier. She critiques the current approach, suggesting that it is overly aggressive and insulting to allies. Drawing on Machiavelli's insights, she warns against fostering hatred among allies, as it can lead to conflict and undermine diplomatic relations.
"There's merit in the Europeans need to pick up the tab on their defense and they should have done it earlier but the way we're doing it we're overdoing it in some fronts. Yeah. And also you're doing i..."