Mr. Steve, 

Thanks for your thoughts on this topic. Your answers are on point. 

-Teacher Ash

Many American allies are under pressure to increase their military spending due to rising global tensions involving North Korea, Russia, and China. 

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However, these allies are caught between a rock and a hard place because of financial difficulties domestically, partly caused by shrinking global consumer markets like China and India.

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OR >>> Still, these allies are in a tough spot because of financial issues at home, which are partly due to shrinking global consumer markets like China and India.

 In some ways, the reduction in market opportunities can trigger competition among major powers, such as America and China, as they seek to secure economic markets for them to sell their products and services.

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 Such competition has historically escalated into military tensions, as seen in World War I and World War II.

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 We have already learned what these kinds of conflicts can lead to — a tragedy for all. 

>>> We have already seen what these kinds of conflicts can result in — a tragedy for everyone.

Now is the time for countries to find ways to coexist and support one another. 

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After all, we already face common global challenges, such as climate change, that require us to work together for our collective survival.

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