Jurgen Ceder: "Defense spending is a litmus test for the strength and resilience of a civilization"

Trump's stance on Ukraine and his statements that put the Atlantic alliance on the line have made Europe discover its military defenselessness. Suddenly it is possible: military budgets are being increased and we are rapidly trying to revive our armies that have been cut to pieces. As it becomes clear what this will cost and where savings will have to be made, enthusiasm is already starting to cool. Principled pacifism is also raising its head a…