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UN chief argues that investing in fighting poverty instead of wars would make a more secure world
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged member states to prioritize development over military spending to enhance global security.
- Global military spending reached a record high of 2.7 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024, significantly exceeding development assistance.
- Guterres stated that excessive military spending does not guarantee peace, highlighting the growing financing gap for sustainable development goals.
- He called for a rebalancing of investments towards poverty alleviation to create a more secure world, emphasizing that a secure world requires equal investment in fighting poverty and military efforts.
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UN chief argues that investing in fighting poverty instead of wars would make a more secure world
The United Nations chief is warning that soaring global military expenditures are reducing essential investments in health, education and job creation and don’t guarantee peace.
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Left
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- 58% of the sources lean Left
58% Left
L 58%
C 25%
R 17%
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