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May 31, 2019
Spending on Foreign Affairs
Spending on foreign affairs accounts for slightly more than 1% of total federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0239_foreign_affairs_spending
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May 21, 2019
Defense Budget Compensation Costs
Compensation and medical care make up more than 40 percent of the defense budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0216_compensation_defense_budget
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May 4, 2019
U.S. Defense Spending Compared to Key Allies
The U.S. has historically devoted a larger share of its economy to defense than many of its key allies.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0184_ally_defense_spending
Charts
May 4, 2019
U.S. Defense Spending Compared to Other Countries
The United States spends more on defense than the next seven countries combined.
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May 3, 2019
Trend in Defense Spending
Defense spending is projected to stay below its historical share of GDP.
Explainers
Oct 23, 2012
Defense Cuts and Deficit Reduction | Issues in Brief
As policymakers consider how best to address our looming fiscal challenges, there is a growing debate about whether the U.S. can reduce defense spending without jeopardizing its national security.
Explainers
Oct 15, 2012
Budget Basics: How Does Our Debt Affect America's Foreign Policy?
During the final debates, it's up to us to pay attention to how our presidential candidates’ plans could impact America's future. While the budget and economy were already major topics, the upcoming debates will highlight national security and a range of other issues — both foreign and domestic — that also have implications for our long-term fiscal health.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-our-debt-affect-americas-foreign-policy
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Nov 9, 2010
Budget Basics: National Defense
The defense share of the federal budget has averaged 21 percent over the past two decades.
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National Security Solutions
By making smart, strategic decisions about future national security requirements policymakers can ensure that our military is strong and that we are prepared to defend our nation from threats while also avoiding potential waste of precious national resources