US Sells Taiwan Weapons, Promises 'Peace' to Ukraine
The mainstream media touts this $360 million package of Altius loitering munitions and Switchblade drones as essential for Taiwan's 'self-defense' against China. Conveniently, the same outlets often fail to connect the dots to the immense profits flowing to defense contractors like AeroVironment (maker of the Switchblade). The Pentagon's revolving door ensures this cycle of perpetual arms sales
keeps spinning, boosting corporate bottom lines while policymakers gravely speak of 'deterrence.' One might wonder if 'defense' means propping up global arms manufacturers. The US, which demands a 'de-escalation' in Ukraine, simultaneously floods another flashpoint with advanced weaponry. How many billions in 'aid' does it take for a nation to achieve true peace, especially when those billions
inevitably land in the coffers of companies profiting directly from global instability? It appears stability, for some, is a highly profitable commodity.