The article argues that national defense and international development are interconnected, emphasizing Europe’s role in countering challenges from nations like Russia and China. Highlighting the consequences of US and UK foreign aid cuts, particularly in vulnerable countries like Kenya, it illustrates how these cuts threaten women's health and lead to the recruitment of young men into terrorist groups. The piece warns that neglecting support for developing democracies and local governance exacerbates corruption and instability, which ultimately leads to greater security threats and increased asylum claims in the UK.
National defence and international development are two sides of the same coin. To secure our future, investing in both is essential.
When the US or the UK withdraws funding for essential health services, vulnerable populations suffer, with young women losing their ability to control their futures.
China and Russia exploit vulnerable nations, pushing them into debt and destabilizing the international rules-based system, ultimately threatening global democracy.
The withdrawal of support for democratic institutions allows malign influences to thrive, leading to corruption, conflict, and increased asylum claims.
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