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September 12, 2025Open Access

Canada and the United States: A Divergence in Attitudes Towards Defence and NATO

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Analysis reveals contrasting defence spending priorities in Canada and the U.S., suggesting underlying ideological differences.

Key Points

  • The United States allocates 3.4% of GDP to military expenditure, while Canada spends only 1.3%, highlighting a stark contrast in prioritization.
  • Canada emphasizes soft power through diplomatic engagement and peacekeeping, while the U.S. asserts the importance of hard power and coercive capabilities.
  • Tensions arose during the Trump administration over Canada’s NATO contributions, often painted as a 'free-rider' due to below-target spending.
  • The diverging national perspectives demonstrate a broader ideological divide between U.S. military dominance and Canada’s commitment to multilateralism.

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Bita Pejam (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44c3d31b076d99fa55694https://doi.org/10.5206/sc.v13i1.23026
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