Violent conflicts are the primary driver of hunger, exacerbated by climate change and the aftermath of the pandemic.Total global military expenditure reached $2443 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.8 percent in real terms from 2022. This was the steepest year-on-year increase since 2009. The 10 largest spenders in 2023—led…
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