Smoke Screen

How states are using the war in Ukraine to drive a new arms race

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, western governments have pledged unprecedented financial support to militarism, citing the threat posed by the war as justification. Political leaders have repeatedly deemed this response to be reasonable, proportionate, and necessary to support Ukraine’s war effort and to deter Russia from advancing further westward.

Authors

Mark Akkerman
Niamh Ni Bhriain
Josephine Valeske