Dossier
military dependence
Coverage of military dependence in the Nexus archive.
- China’s often flawed arms still buy lasting influence
China's arms trade, despite questions about quality and reliability, is used strategically to create long-term military, economic, and political dependence in vulnerable states. A 2026 report by The Takshashila Institution highlights this as a central aspect of China's global influence strategy.
- Britain’s military dependence on US ‘no longer tenable’, says former Nato chief
Former NATO chief George Robertson warns that Britain's military reliance on the US is 'no longer tenable,' citing a 'historic low' in diplomatic tone from the White House and diverging values between the allies. He argues the UK must reduce dependence on the 'special relationship' with Washington, with the separation likely to persist even after Donald Trump leaves office.