Prominent economic historian and commentator Adam Tooze defended the German government’s and Europe’s rearmament plans last week, telling readers of his Chartbook newsletter that doubling military spending is “perfectly sensible” because liberal Europe must have credible, competent deterrence to Russian aggression.
Socialist alternative has argued that the resistance to invasion in Vietnam in the 60's-70's and the resistance of Ukraine today are both positive things, to continue self determination and fight occupation.
How does this square with arguments against military spending? Is the position that we should stop military spending in Australia as a minor Imperialist power, but give materiel to nations that are fighting occupation?
Socialist alternative has argued that the resistance to invasion in Vietnam in the 60's-70's and the resistance of Ukraine today are both positive things, to continue self determination and fight occupation.
How does this square with arguments against military spending? Is the position that we should stop military spending in Australia as a minor Imperialist power, but give materiel to nations that are fighting occupation?
Yes, are the liberals worse than Fascists who lead us to war under the guise of peace?