Anna Wieslander was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on the Russian threat forcing Europe to choose between bolstering defense or protecting social spending

March 25, 2024: Anna Wieslander, Chair of the ISDP Board, was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on the Russian threat forcing Europe to choose between bolstering defense or protecting social spending.

She spoke about European countries waking up to Russia’s danger and the need to increase defense spending. Because militaries need years to plan, equip, and train forces, governments face immediate and tough trade-offs.

Read the article here.