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Impact Area Impact Expected by Supporters View by Supporters on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Impact Expected by Opponents View by Opponents on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Nature of Disagreement
National Security Improved military capabilities and readiness Positive, enhances national defense and deterrence Limited or short-term improvements Negative, inefficient use of resources 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Economic Impact Increased job creation and economic activity Positive, stimulates the economy Limited economic benefit, opportunity costs Negative, resources diverted from productive sectors 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Fiscal Impact Increased government spending and deficits Acceptable trade-off for improved security Increased government spending and deficits Negative, unsustainable and crowds out other priorities 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
International Relations Potential for increased global influence Positive, projects strength and leadership Potential for increased tensions and arms race Negative, perceived as aggressive and destabilizing 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Technological Development Increased investment in research and development Positive, drives innovation and technological advancements Limited positive spillover to civilian sectors Negative, resources diverted from other research areas 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Public Services Potential reduction in non-defense spending Acceptable trade-off for enhanced security Significant reduction in funding for public services Negative, harms essential services and infrastructure 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Environmental Impact Potential increase in military-related pollution Acceptable trade-off for enhanced security Significant increase in environmental damage Negative, contributes to climate change and environmental degradation 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Global Reputation Increased perception of strength and leadership Positive, projects global influence Potential perception of militarism and aggression Negative, damages international cooperation and diplomacy 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact


Impact Area Impact Expected by Supporters View by Supporters on Desirability Impact Expected by Opponents View by Opponents on Desirability Nature of Disagreement
Government Spending Substantial decrease in military expenditure Positive, funds can be reallocated Substantial decrease in military budget Negative, undermines national security 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
National Security Limited impact if cuts are strategic Positive, military can be leaner and more efficient Significant weakening of military capabilities Negative, increased vulnerability to threats 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Domestic Spending Potential increase in social programs Positive, more resources for domestic priorities Limited effect on other spending areas Negative, military should be the priority 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Economic Impact Limited short-term impact Neutral, funds can be directed to other sectors Potential economic contraction Negative, military spending boosts the economy 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
International Relations Potential decrease in global influence Negative, but offset by diplomatic efforts Significant loss of leverage and influence Negative, weakens ability to project power 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Public Opinion Likely support from anti-war groups Positive, reflects public desire for peace Likely opposition from pro-military groups Negative, public values military strength 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability