Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned allies last month that the United States would no longer tolerate free rides on its taxpayers. Analysts note that defeating China will require not only larger defense budgets but also close allied cooperation and interoperable military capabilities. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Xinhua/AP and Reuters)
Policy Asia
The White House is urging a minimum defense expenditure equal to 3.5 % of GDP, a target far beyond the reach of most nations in the near term
