Breaking down the spending of war and infrastructure

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America spending on wars and China spending on infrastructure break down

 

[retaxis]

One thing it doesn't mention is the massive loss in lives and destruction of property in the middle east. I think that should be considered as well.

 

[retaxis]

Even crazier....Why not spend on ur people so they don't live in cardboard boxes? Why not spare middle east from destruction and death of million+? I believe the answer is that just like USA hollows out their allies to feed their economy, the Israelis are shelling out US to serve their interests.

The post-9/11 U.S. wars since 2001 have cost an estimated $8 trillion according to research from the Brown University Costs of War Project. [1, 2]

Cost Breakdown

• Afghanistan and Pakistan Operations: $2.3 trillion spent on military operations.
• Iraq and Syria Operations: $2.1 trillion spent on military operations.
• Other Counterterrorism Regions: $355 billion spent in Somalia and other parts of Africa.
• Homeland Security: $1.1 trillion spent on domestic counterterrorism and security measures.
• Veterans' Medical Care and Disability: Estimated at $2.2 trillion to $2.5 trillion (including projected future care through 2050).
• Interest and Borrowing: Substantial additional costs driven by federal debt financing for these conflicts. [1, 2, 3, 4]