Merz, Trump and more: Why the world is loving military so much

Merz, Trump and more: Why the world is loving military so much

Across continents and political ideologies, nations are embracing their militaries with unprecedented fervour from Germany’s first-ever Veterans Day to Trump’s parade politics and a global surge in defence spending

First Lieutenant Zachary Buher and Staff Sergeant Cesar Lua, members of the U.S. Army’s Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division operate a M1A2 SEP V3 tank during the Army’s 250th Birthday parade in Washington, D.C., US., June 14, 2025. Reuters