Defence spending framed as beneficial for national prosperity and security
[loaded_language] and [narrative_framing]: The article reports Peters' argument that defence spending strengthens foreign policy and gives 'heft' to New Zealand's voice, presenting it as a necessary investment rather than a cost, without counterpoint.
“He said robust defence spending not only strengthens a country's foreign policy effectiveness, but "gives heft to that country's voice on the international stage".”
