Author: Sebastian Rave
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Understanding the Scale of Military Spending
Let’s talk big numbers. But before that, a little caveat: Militarisation is more than tanks, fighter jets, missiles and ever growing military budgets. Across the world, we are witnessing the expansion of border regimes, the criminalisation of social protest, increased surveillance, and pressure on the youth to become part of the military machine. The idea…
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10% for All: Weaving a Latin American Agenda for Demilitarization
What an inspiring few days in Asunción! We brought together an extraordinary group of organizers, researchers, activists, and movement leaders from across Latin America to exchange experiences, build new connections, and imagine collective pathways toward a more peaceful, just, and sustainable future. The conversations were rich, challenging, and deeply hopeful. Together, we reflected on the…
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Iran: Putting a price tag on Trumps “short-term excursion”
The whole world is hoping that diplomacy will end the war in Iran. But even before a definite balance sheet can be drawn, one thing is certain: It has caused indescribable suffering for the people in the region. Our hearts go out to the people who have lost their loved ones, to those who were…
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10% for All launched!
The 10% for All Campaign was launched on May 23, 2025 with an inspiring virtual event that brought together over eighty participants from thirty countries, united by a common goal: to demand that governments reallocate at least 10% of global military spending to fund social, environmental, and peace-building initiatives.