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BrikoX@lemmy.zipM to Global News@lemmy.zipEnglish ·
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Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn

www.theguardian.com

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Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn

www.theguardian.com

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For the first time, government military spending increased in all five geographical regions, Sipri thinktank finds

For the first time, government military spending increased in all five geographical regions, Sipri thinktank finds

Archived version: https://archive.ph/aCFt2

Database: https://www.sipri.org/databases/milex

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    In contrast “We need $40 billion dollars per year to feed all of the world’s hungry people and end global hunger by 2030”.

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      $40 billion per year for 9 years total according to your link. So $360 billion.

      Still exceptionally cheap for what is does, though.

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        9 Twitter acquisitions.

        Or less than one year of Apple revenue. The world could take all the money they spend on Apple products just for one year, and solve world hunger with it. We are actively choosing one year of new iShit products over 9 years of infrastructure investment that could save countless people’s lives, every year.

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        It sounds like a lot, but when you put it in proper context, it’s like chump change. Just take 2023 spending: $40 billions from $2.44 trillions, still leaves $2.40 trillions for defense.

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      But that doesn’t prevent my Russia from trying to do do Russian Empire 2 on my homeland, so more guns and rockets please

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        We can afford both.

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    Even Latin America?

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      You can check the database yourself https://www.sipri.org/databases/milex

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