Kathmandu. Despite ongoing tensions and conflicts in West Asia, military spending in 2025 has not significantly increased, a new report indicates.According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), regional military expenditure reached approximately $218 billion, a mere 0.1 percent increase compared to the previous year.Israel's military spending decreased by 4.9 percent to $48.3 billion. This reduction is believed to be linked to the decreased intensity of the Gaza conflict following a ceasefire in January 2025. However, Israel's spending remains 97 percent higher than in 2022.On the other hand, Iran's military spending has declined for the second consecutive year. In...