US Frets Over Taiwan Arms Sales, Ignores Its Own Arms Deals
Mainstream outlets highlight opinions like Al Jazeera's, noting how US arms sales to Taiwan 'threaten peace in the Taiwan Strait' by violating the 'one-China principle.' (As if arms sales have ever been about stability, rather than profit.) This isn't just about Taiwan; it’s about a global arms market where the US consistently ranks as the top seller. The US often positions itself as a global
peacekeeper, yet its military-industrial complex reported billions in arms sales in 2022 , dwarfing most nations' defense budgets. One might wonder if the concern over 'destabilization' only applies when it's not their own weapons facilitating it. The irony is rich: warning a nation against receiving arms that could lead to conflict, all while actively arming other conflicts—often with little
public scrutiny. Remember when the US sold $14.5 billion in arms to international buyers in 2023 ? Including to regions experiencing active conflicts? It seems 'peace' is a flexible term, especially when it comes to the bottom line of defense contractors and geopolitical leverage. Perhaps a look in the mirror is in order before pointing fingers at who threatens 'regional stability.'