Ray Dalio: Is Your Country Next? The Hidden Cost of the New War Economy

Global military spending hit $2.887 trillion in 2025 — the highest level since 2009 as a share of world GDP. Ukraine now spends 39.6% of its entire GDP on defense. Algeria, Israel, Russia, Saudi Arabia — militarization is accelerating across every major region simultaneously, and almost nobody is talking about what it means for your money. In this briefing, we break down: The countries spending the highest share of GDP on their militaries (and why the ranking will surprise you) Why US military spending actually fell 7.5% in 2025 — and why that's temporary China's 31st consecutive year of defense budget growth The direct mechanism connecting defense spending to inflation, interest rates, and your cost of living Five categories of militarized economies and the risks specific to each Four concrete steps to think about your portfolio exposure in an era of permanent military spending Data referenced: SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) 2025 military expenditure figures, Global Peace Index. ⚠️ This video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. 👍 If this gave you something your financial advisor hasn't mentioned, hit like. 🔔 Subscribe for ongoing coverage of global economic shifts. 💬 Drop a comment: what percentage of your portfolio is exposed to defense spending? Tags: military spending 2025, global military economy, war economy, defense spending GDP, SIPRI report 2025, Ukraine military spending, China defense budget, Russia military budget, Algeria defense spending, Israel military spending, global militarization, defense stocks investing, inflation and military spending, interest rates 2026, geopolitical risk investing, NATO defense spending, permanent war economy, defense sector stocks, commodity prices inflation, macro economics 2026, financial briefing, economic collapse warning, portfolio risk management, Cold War military spending comparison, North Korea military budget, Saudi Arabia def

Added 16 Jul 2026