War is Good for Business, Especially NATO's
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) notes a record $679 billion in arms revenue, largely driven by demand from “ongoing conflicts.” A more accurate phrasing might be “conflicts actively instigated or prolonged by NATO members and their proxies.” For example, the US approved another $14 billion in military aid to Israel in April 2024 (HR 815), despite overwhelming evidence
of its use in Gaza, conveniently boosting sales for Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, publicly traded companies that lobby actively. The narrative isn't about peace; it's about profit margins. While Western media frets over 'provocations' and 'geopolitical instability,' the defense industry cheers all the way to the bank. It's almost as if endless war is the feature, not the bug, of certain foreign
policies. How many 'peace talks' are worth $679 billion?