2.72万亿美元！连续第十年增长，全球军费开支创冷战结束以来最大增幅

Core Insights - The report from SIPRI indicates that global military spending is set to reach approximately $2.72 trillion in 2024, marking a 9.4% increase from 2023, the largest increase since the end of the Cold War [1][2] - The continuous rise in military expenditure over the past decade, totaling a 37% increase, is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly in Europe and the Middle East [1][2] Regional Analysis - European military spending, including Russia, has increased by 17% to $693 billion, significantly contributing to the global military spending growth, largely due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict [1][2] - The Middle East is experiencing a 15% increase in military spending, estimated at $243 billion for 2024, with Israel's military expenditure surging by 65% to $46.5 billion due to ongoing military actions and conflicts [2] - Asia and Oceania's military spending is projected to reach $629 billion, a 6.3% increase, reflecting heightened tensions in the region, particularly in East Asia, with Japan's military expenditure rising by 21% to $55.3 billion [2] Economic Implications - SIPRI's researcher highlighted that many European countries are significantly cutting budgets for international aid and other non-military sectors to accommodate military spending, potentially leading to unpredictable repercussions on global economic stability and social order [3]