The world is spending more on defence than on peace. This is self-defeating | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-06-15 13:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, Ukraine/Russia, Tax & Budget, World News, War & Conflict
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Even as diplomatic efforts inch closer than ever to resolving two of the most devastating conflicts of our time – in the Middle East and Eastern Europe – the latest iteration of the Global Peace Index underscores a deeper, structural crisis: the world is becoming less peaceful, with our response being dangerously lopsided.
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