The "peace dividend" has had its advantages, yet there also has been a cost. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War was heralded for allowing militaries to downsize and budgets to decrease. However, without completely eliminating conflict and its possibilities, some feel it has created vulnerabilities, especially when war breaks out.
"Our defense industrial base is underfunded and unprepared for the wars of today, tomorrow, and the foreseeable future," Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said. "The emerging axis of aggressors is undermining U.S. interests across the globe and our current defense investment does not meet the moment."
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John Mills ✉
Col. John Mills, ret., served 33 years in the Army and also as a senior civilian in government and at national security-related think tanks. He is the former director of cybersecurity policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.