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African military spending: Defence versus development?
The document examines the 'guns versus butter' debate, concluding that while African military spending is low by global standards, its economic impact is generally slightly negative and varies based on a country's political stability and economic resources. It argues that security conditions drive spending and that conflict-reduction efforts are more effective for development than simple appeals to reduce military budgets.
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