The cost of deterring war is far less than the cost of war itself; if NATO had provided military capabilities to Ukraine years earlier, many lives would have been saved, demonstrating the value of forward deterrence.

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H.R. McMaster

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the cost of deterring war is far less than the cost of War itself...what would have happened if all the capabilities that have been provided to Ukraine now to defend itself have been provided a few years ago

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster | Lithuania: On the Frontline of European SecurityHoover Institution
Created: 8/11/2026, 4:44:48 AM

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