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Rethinking the $968 Billion the U.S. Spent on War in 2024
In 2024, the United States allocated a staggering $886 billion to defense. That’s more than China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea combined—with China, the next highest spender, trailing by over $300 billion.
Let’s start here: Small Things Like These might not be my favorite movie of 2024 anymore—The Brutalist and Anora edged it out after some recent rewatches—but it still holds a special place.