The defence spending debate needs honesty about cost
Spending pledges are easy. Paying for them will require difficult choices that politicians avoid.
By Rahul Karunakar, Editor-in-Chief
· 2 min read
Governments across the democratic world have committed to sharply higher defence budgets. Few have explained how they will pay for them.
The options — higher taxes, more borrowing or cuts elsewhere — are all politically painful.
Voters deserve a candid conversation, not just headline numbers.
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Rahul Karunakar
Editor-in-Chief
Rahul Karunakar is Editor-in-Chief of SKAAH Media, with 25+ years of experience in business journalism across Reuters, NDTV, and WION. An expert in macroeconomics, financial markets, and monetary policy, he leads editorial teams delivering trusted news across TV, web, and social platforms to mass audiences and institutional clients alike.
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