The world is spending more money than ever on weapons.

What are the consequences, how reliable is the data, and what does this mean for the future?

Host Richard Palmer interviewed Dr. Nan Tian of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) to talk about the data and trends that have been observed, highlighting specific nations. SIPRI has a long history of independent reporting, and Dr. Tian helps provide unique insight into the data.

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute: https://www.sipri.org/
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