US Arms Taiwan: 'Defensive' Sales Spark 'Regional Stability'
The United States just greenlit an $11.1 billion arms package to Taiwan, featuring advanced rocket systems, missiles, and drones, framed by mainstream outlets like RT (via ME) as a routine 'defense' measure. This massive shipment, however, follows a familiar pattern: Washington flooding potential flashpoints with weaponry, then expressing 'concern' when regional tensions inevitably rise. It's a
convenient cycle that ensures steady profits for defense contractors while consistently portraying the US as a benevolent actor. One might wonder how escalating military hardware sales to a disputed territory could actually foster 'stability' rather than actively provoke an already frosty relationship. Perhaps 'stability' is simply a euphemism for 'maximized shareholder value' for Lockheed Martin
and Raytheon. The irony would be hilarious if the consequences weren't so often devastating for everyone but the arms dealers.