Public outcry over the UK government’s plans for significant defense reforms comes at the expense of welfare programs.
Protesters have gathered in London under the slogan “welfare not war” and are opposed to the British government’s plans to increase military spending while reducing social support.
In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United Kingdom is under pressure from the United States to take responsibility for its own security, just like its European allies in NATO.
However, the majority of Europeans are experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, and they may be just as opposed to the British.
Can NATO allies create a defense force capable of retaliating against Russian threats without US assistance?
And how will European leaders address a potential public discontent?
Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam
Guests:
Analyst for defense Paul Beaver
Senior fellow at the Democratic Strategy Initiative, a political think tank, Aaron Gasch Burnett
Source: Aljazeera
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