National (In)Security and the Pentagon Budget
Whoever wins in the US presidential elections in 2020, increased spending for the Pentagon, rather than real national security, lies in store.
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Editor: Dr. G.G. Parikh | Associate Editor: Neeraj Jain | Managing Editor: Guddi
Whoever wins in the US presidential elections in 2020, increased spending for the Pentagon, rather than real national security, lies in store.
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