US Arms Taiwan: Billions for 'Defense,' Zero for Diplomacy
NPR reports the Trump administration offloaded over $10 billion in missiles, howitzers, and drones to Taiwan, a move 'sure to infuriate China.' This isn't just about 'defense' for Taiwan; it's a guaranteed escalation. The same playbook was used when the US flooded the Middle East with weapons, perpetually fueling conflicts under the banner of 'stability.' One might wonder how many more billions
profitable 'security' demands before anyone suggests actual diplomacy. The financial incentives are clear: US arms manufacturers profit handsomely, while taxpayer dollars are diverted to maintaining a robust, globe-spanning military-industrial complex. We're told this ensures global peace, yet it consistently leads to greater volatility. How many 'massive packages' of weapons does it take before
we question the logic of arming both sides of every potential conflict?