As we all know that lately there has been too much of conflict going on in Middle East. This conflict basically started after Arab spring which caused divisions among the Gulf states and induced military interventions. This yeah five countries in particular KSA, USE, Algeria, Egypt and Iraq have bought weapons worth $18 billion dollars. This amount has significantly increased from last year, and given the volatile nature of this region, such weapons may prove very dangerous now as countries are willing to demonstrate their military power. This news also brings forward other issues such as diverting such funds for a better cause that can help the society - especially the poor lot. Moreover, it also raises the issue of modern warfare that every country is becoming capable of. Even though nuclear power is a far fetched for some of the small states in middle east, it still raises the question whether these states will be non-nuclear states in 10 to 15 years from now. Our states are more concerned with the means of autonomy rather than promoting peace. Modern weapons and warfare can only open new gates of terror for us and nothing more.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/23/the-18bn-arms-race-middle-east-russia-iran-iraq-un
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