Difference between revisions of "US Military Spending"
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==Enablers:== | ==Enablers:== | ||
- Conflict in Afghanistan | |||
- War in Iraq | |||
Concern with global terrorism after the attacks on New York and Washington | |||
==Inhibitors:== | ==Inhibitors:== | ||
- Acceptance of other countries. | - Acceptance of other countries. | ||
Revision as of 15:26, 1 December 2004
Description:
After declining in the post-cold war era of the early 1990s, global military spending is on the rise again – threatening to break the one trillion dollar barrier this year, according to a group of UN-appointed military experts. The 16-member group estimates that military spending will rise to nearly $950 billion by the end of 2004, up from $900 billion in 2003. By contrast, rich nations spend $50-60 billion on development aid each year.
Enablers:
- Conflict in Afghanistan - War in Iraq Concern with global terrorism after the attacks on New York and Washington
Inhibitors:
- Acceptance of other countries. - Deals between the countries to limit the military spending
Paradigms:
Old: The US is an isolationist state protected by oceans and thus needing a very small military
New: The US is the world military superpower needing massive military spending.
Experts:
Timing:
1941 US Enters WWII
1945 End of WWII
1945-1991 Cold War
2001 September 11 attacks
2003-present Iraq War