Most countries spend large amounts of money on weapons to defend themselves even when they are not at war. Some believe those countries should spend the money to help poor countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

A school of thought holds that governments should allocate money to help underdeveloped

nations

instead

of spending on boosting their military prowess because they are not facing

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threat of war. In my opinion, I agree with

this

view. On the one hand, there are several reasons why reinforcing military strength is

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for a nation, even in peacetime. First and foremost, a capable armed force plays a vital role in not only territorial sovereignty but

also

national security and stability of a country.

This

is because having a military capacity would allow a swift response to potential threats

such

as terrorist attacks and deter other

nations

from threatening

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territorial integrity.

However

, constantly boosting military strength or testing new weapons may give rise to an escalating arms race that can cause tensions and even conflicts between countries, especially

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nations

.

Moreover

, the constant testing of weapons

such

as nuclear bombs and ballistic missiles and the development of new military technologies can have serious environmental consequences, leading to the release of harmful pollutants and contributing to the degradation of ecosystems.

On the other hand

, I strongly believe that a portion of the

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budget could be allocated to addressing global poverty and humanitarian crises.

This

is because many wars and conflicts in the world derive from poverty, inequality and oppression, which create desperation and resentment among people.

Hence

, by providing financial support to poorer countries, developed

nations

can help impoverished ones address the root of their problems,

such

as lack of education, health care and democracy.

This

would improve not only the living standards and human rights of millions of people

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but

also

a sense of solidarity and cooperation between

nations

.

As a result

, the world would become a safer and more harmonious place, where weapons are less needed.

Moreover

, the reallocation of

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funds will

also

lead to a reduction in the number of weapon tests and the

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of greenhouse gases

as well as

the detrimental environmental impacts of

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industries will be lessened. In conclusion,

although

it is imperative to bolster military capabilities, superpowers should use their resources and influence to improve the lives of others, as

this

would have positive impacts on global peace

as well as

the environment.