Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

The Shame of Nations: A New Record Is Set on Spending for War

Lawrence Wittner | Posted 04.24.2012

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Lawrence Wittner

What is the explanation for the fact that the United States -- today's military giant -- is currently engaged in at least two wars (in Iraq and Afghanistan) and appears to be on the verge of a third (with Iran)?

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Global Military Spending Hits New High

Posted 06.10.2011

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Worldwide military spending edged up in 2010 to a record $1.6 trillion, a leading think-tank said on Monday. Global spending rose 1.3 percent i...

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Foreign Aid, Arms Shipped By Same Firms: Report

Inter Press Service | Thalif Deen | Posted 05.25.2011

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UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (IPS) - The military conflicts raging across Africa, Asia and Latin America have been significantly influenced by the heavy ...

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