Aufsatz in Zeitschrift
Rearmament with a Purpose
Mikkel Vedby Rasmussen
CESifo, Munich, 2024
EconPol Forum 25 (4), 24-27
CESifo, Munich, 2024
EconPol Forum 25 (4), 24-27
- European countries are investing in heavier, platform-centric forces that rely on technology rather than personnel
- Europe must develop military R&D to avoid investing in existing technologies at the expense of future capabilities
- European governments should focus on acquiring the necessary capabilities to realize strategic objectives rather than focusing solely on the percentage of GDP spent on defense
- European governments must invest in armed forces that can be sustained after future funds for rearmament are redistributed
- European governments must develop strategic thinking, individually and collectively, to prioritize the development and sustainment of future military capabilities