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Germany's reliance on US military protection and energy imports is significant. Hansen points out that despite Germany's contributions to NATO, it grossly underfunds its defense, spending only 1.5% of its GDP on military, well below the 2% goal. The country’s energy policies, including opposition to fracking and nuclear energy, have resulted in high electricity costs and dependence on imported hydrocarbons—mainly from volatile Middle Eastern sources or US natural gas.