Diplomatic And Military Flying Circus: High-Cost-High-Carbon Foreign And Military Policies

By Terry Nettle

Why are the diplomats of the world's most powerful countries flying and traveling all over the world all the time?

Why are their military engaged in active military diplomacy, planning, and frequent exercises all over the world in the same way?

Are they doing it for national security, for public relations, for peace, for fun, or for prestige?

Do they have to do all this in such an elaborate and expensive way?

If nations of the world could stop engaging in aggressive foreign policy and massive buildup of military force, the risks to peace, stability and global climate will be reduced significantly.

If more video conferencing is used for all kinds of consultations and transactions, the carbon footprint of humankind and the risk of climate change will be significantly reduced.

This is the only way to a peaceful and prosperous future for all humankind.

 

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Terry Nettle
• Release date: Feb 7, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224940363

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2. Flying Circus

Are these top diplomats and military brass flying around by first class or business class, or on specially assigned and equipped private and military jets provided by the government?

Do they need the big entourage and the many support staff they travel with?

Is diplomacy a high cost, high carbon footprint, aggressive, xenophobic, ritualistic, self-glorifying, self-promoting and overrated activity?

3. Aggressive Foreign Policy

Is it necessary for countries to pursue an aggressive foreign policy?

Do they need to treat other countries as potential enemies to be vanquished, or potential vassals to be intimidated, conquered and controlled?

Are their formidable military prowess meant for self-defense?

Or are they meant for offensive and preemptive action against foreign countries as part of an aggressive foreign