Global military spending soars to $2.7 trillion in 2024, but peace still elusive: UN warns

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50% : For instance, the UN estimates that redirecting a small portion of military funds could: put every child in low and lower-middle-income countries into school, provide primary healthcare to millions in vulnerable communities, eliminate child malnutrition, and help fund climate adaptation in the developing world.
43% : Global military spending surged to an unprecedented $2.7 trillion in 2024, but this massive expenditure has failed to deliver peace or stability, according to a stark new report from the United Nations.
42% : Experts say the world is caught in a vicious cycle: economic instability, poverty, and underdevelopment fuel violence, which in turn leads to more military investment -- further draining resources from social and economic development. UN disarmament chief Izumi Nakamitsu echoed the urgency of realigning global priorities.

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