Editor,
Media channels have increasingly transformed into war rooms, showcasing comparisons of military spending, the latest weaponry acquisitions, and shaping public opinion on the battlefield of newsrooms. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a recent advisory to content creators, urging them to avoid producing content that could harm national security, in line with Part III of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
The interconnectedness of a globalised economy and rising competition are starting to affect citizens through international relations. As technology advances, our world feels smaller.
We are witnessing a complex interplay akin to Game Theory, illustrated by the $5.43 billion deal S-400 missile system in comparison to China’s HQ-9 medium-to-long-range air defence missile system, developed by the China Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation. This also includes systems like the Hammer glide bomb from the French defence firm Safran.
The question arises: How much military spending is enough? Decision-makers steering this ship often find themselves without a clear direction. According to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military spending surged to $2.718 trillion in 2024, enriching numerous enterprises, including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, with billions of dollars.
In a world captivated by arms trade, Andrew Feinstein’s The Shadow World unravels the harsh realities of a never-ending market.
Christopher Gatphoh,
Laitkor Rngi
Shillong-10
