"Liberal democracies should collectively increase defence spending given the demonstrated willingness of authoritarian states to use military force."

Context in 15 seconds

When force is justified, how alliances should work, and how to govern new security risks.

Why this question: This statement comes from an active discussion and helps compare public views on a concrete claim. Category: Geopolitics.

Sources

[Correspondence] Cancer, climate change, fossil fuels, and war: a call for action

The Lancet · Apr 03, 2026

NSF awards record number of coveted PhD fellowships in surprise move

Nature News · Apr 14, 2026

Fog is a vital water resource. Could it disappear in a warming world?

Science Magazine · Apr 14, 2026

Takes less than 2 minutes. Your response helps shape the signal.

Share your first take, then explore the full discussion and research tools after voting. Not sure yet? That's a valid answer too.