But he said it was not just soldiers and the military to blame.

“It is also being supported by well-to-do [individuals] with networks and money,” he said.

New research sponsored by the UN suggests dangerous weapons are often trafficked and purchased with the backing of politicians and powerful elites.

A draft report, co-authored by Mr Singirok, said these elites — often distanced from direct conflict — buy illegal guns to be used in tribal wars to protect land, mining interests and political seats.

This article touches on a very important point that will be lost by the Warmongers such as Murdoch propagandists.

As Australia builds a deeper defense partnership with our neighbouring nations in the Oceania and South East Asia regions, we need to invest broadly in these countries overall success. That doesn’t mean some top down nation building shit like the US in Afghanistan. People in these countries need to know that Australia is there for them as mich as we are there for our own security and defense purposes, it needs to be genuine and braod based societal support. Which will include healthcare, education, mediation and governance, business investment, climate resilience and decarbonisation support policies.

An ally in ongoing civil strife, conflicts or war isn’t going to be a very effective or focused ally.