As "forever wars" transition into "strategic competition," understanding these data points is crucial for anyone following international relations or global security.
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While the U.S. remains the world’s top spender (40.3% of the global total), Asia's share of global spending has surged from 17.8% in 2010 to 25% in 2020 , largely driven by China's modernization. Global defense spending climbed to $1
Global defense spending climbed to $1.83 trillion in 2020, a 3.9% increase in real terms despite the COVID-19 pandemic.