1. Public health matters to all countries

AIDS, H1N1, avian flu, and SARS have made it clear that diseases can travel anywhere. Viruses are uneffected by borderlines and can easily permeate through different populations at a rapid pace.

Increasing the basic health standards of all countries increases wellbeing for all people.

2. More economic prosperity

International trade is not a zero sum formula. By improving economies around the world, more markets are being opened and income levels rise along with it.

3. More competition, more innovations

More markets mean more competition and more incentives for creating innovative products, services and ideas. Markets once considered too small may be feasible.

4. Stable economies promote peace

If countries are stable and entrenched in the global market, there are more incentives for peace. With more stakes on the table, countries may act more predictable and with more rationality.

5. A surprising amount of money is already used for military matters, natural disaster relief, and catastrophes, but not for poverty reducing measures.

Relief from poverty involves better access to education, health care, and commerce. If countries can concentrate on improving internal infrastructure, natural disasters would not create as much damage.

If countries are more interested in peace and prosperity, less money can be spent on military matters.