The world is spending more on defence than on peace. This is self-defeating (opens original article in a new tab)

The world is spending significantly more on military than peacebuilding, creating a self-defeating imbalance. Global conflicts are rising, with 61 state-based conflicts in 2024, while peace efforts remain underfunded. The UAE demonstrates effective peacebuilding through mediation and diplomacy.

• 119 countries are less peaceful than in 2008 due to violent conflict
• Global military spending is 200 times higher than peacebuilding spending
• UAE uses mediation and stabilization to resolve conflicts