imperalism

The webinar series highlights the diversion of national budgets toward military spending at the expense of essential social services, while noting that a small fraction of global military expenditure could address hunger, vaccination, climate adaptation and education needs. The text frames militarism as rooted in imperialism, economic dominance and the pursuit of global hegemony, with severe consequences for Indigenous communities, the environment and women affected by violence and displacement.

The webinar series highlights the diversion of national budgets toward military spending at the expense of essential social services, while noting that a small fraction of global military expenditure could address hunger, vaccination, climate adaptation and education needs. The text frames militarism as rooted in imperialism, economic dominance and the pursuit of global hegemony, with severe consequences for Indigenous communities, the environment and women affected by violence and displacement.