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Buy the bullet: global defence spending

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Exploring the Nexus of Arms Spending and Global Conflict

This chapter examines the intricate link between military expenditures and the potential for conflict, using historical examples like World War I. It highlights how nations may increase arms as a form of deterrence, contributing to a cycle of mistrust rather than directly causing war.

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