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TexasTowelie

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Sat Nov 1, 2025, 01:20 PM Saturday

Proving Grounds: The Hidden Advantage Ukraine Has Given the West - William Spaniel



Defense spending is rising in Western countries. But what should they buy with their money? This video explores how uncertainty inhibits defense production, just as it does in traditional business settings. We then look at what NATO is doing to try to resolve the problem, make smart investments, and build a strong defense base for the long-run Russian threat.

0:00 Uncertainty on Two Fronts
1:32 Preview of the Military Investment Problem
3:41 Uncertainty and YouTube Production
7:13 Uncertainty and Tariffs
11:17 Ukraine as a Proving Ground
16:02 Why Russia Does Not Benefit As Much
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Proving Grounds: The Hidden Advantage Ukraine Has Given the West - William Spaniel (Original Post) TexasTowelie Saturday OP
Only one way to end the Russian threat in my opinion. Irish_Dem Saturday #1
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