The percentage of GDP spent on defense is a politically convenient but flawed metric that oversimplifies the complex realities of alliance management, differing national contributions and varying security needs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/02/japan/spending-on-defense-goals/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #us #donaldtrump #sdf #defense #gdp