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Militarization vs. Development: Costa Rica's Bold Alternative Path

Former Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado Quesada challenges conventional security thinking: "Is a tank, a bomb, or a missile really the way to make the world safer?" At this powerful event hosted by the Bahá'í International Community, the Institute for Economics & Peace, and the Coalition for the UN We Need, President Alvarado shared Costa Rica's unique experience since abolishing its military in 1948 and prioritizing social development instead. Key highlights: • Global military spending reached $2.4 trillion in 2023 while SDG financing gaps are $2.5-4 trillion annually • Costa Rica's alternative approach to national security through social investment • How diplomatic solutions and rule of law can provide security without militarization • Redirecting military budgets toward existential threats like climate change This discussion was part of the "Road to the Summit” series, which began ahead of last year’s UN Summit of the Future, and examined how militarization trends impact sustainable development goals and peace. #SustainableDevelopment #Disarmament #CostaRica #UnitedNations #GlobalSecurity #ClimateAction #PeaceBuilding