Global military expenditures were $9 trillion in 2024 in PPP U.S. dollars…

This came as conflict deaths hit 25-year highs, and wars continued in the Ukraine and Gaza. In response to heightened geopolitical tensions, European nations have injected billions into defense spending. Even Japan plans to double its defense spending to 2% of GDP.

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/visualizing-19-trillion-global-cost-conflict

 

Is it any wonder that the MIC and their paid supporters seem to avoid Peace?