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		fasbiner on March 23, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its m... Have european arms races against a real or perceived russian threat historically led to stability in europe?

surgical_fire on March 23, 2025 [–]

The threat is not only from Russia.

Also, if you are referring to Hitler's and Napoleon's failed campaigns on Russia, it's important to mention that those were fighting wars of aggression on multiple fronts against their European neighbors. It was not a united EU propping up defenses against real threats.

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