The Munich Security Conference discussed how the US defense spending deficit affects European readiness and questions Europe's reliance on US security.
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Updated Feb 15
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The Munich Security Conference discussed how the US defense spending deficit affects European readiness and questions Europe's reliance on US security.
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The entities involved
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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NATO
intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states
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