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The Cost of Defense: A European Responsibility
Sarah Paine argues that Europe must take greater responsibility for its defense spending, emphasizing that this should have been addressed earlier. She critiques the current approach, suggesting that it is not only excessive but also disrespectful, which could lead to resentment among allies. By referencing Machiavelli's insights on motivation, she warns against alienating allies through insulting 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 must 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, referencing Machiavelli's insights on motivation through fear, love, and hate. Paine warns that alienating allies can lead to long-term diplomatic consequences.
"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..."