US Arms Sales: Keeping 'Peace' by Fueling Wars, Globally
In 2018, Newsweek hailed Trump's 'largest US arms sale to Taiwan' as a strategic move amidst rising 'China tensions.' This isn't groundbreaking strategy; it's a centuries-old playbook where Washington, D.C. ensures a steady global demand for its defense contractors. Whether it's Taiwan, Ukraine, or countless other nations, the US maintains its geopolitical primacy by ensuring everyone has enough
munitions to stay perpetually on the brink. One might wonder if the 'tensions' aren't just convenient marketing for military-industrial profits. Critics might point out that if the goal were genuine peace, perhaps an arms dealer wouldn't be the primary mediator. Instead, we see a consistent pattern—from the Reagan era funding of proxy wars to today's generous military aid packages. This isn't
about protecting democracy; it's about protecting Raytheon's stock price. How many 'tensions' are created or exacerbated to guarantee another lucrative weapons contract?