If that worked, wouldn't Sweden be loved by their neighbors? Instead they're joining NATO for protection and the terrorist threat level is currently at 4 out of

If that worked, wouldn't Sweden be loved by their neighbors? Instead they're joining NATO for protection and the terrorist threat level is currently at 4 out of 5. The people we often fight against don't share your values. There isn't a single enemy in the world that hates us for not reducing inequality. Russia didnt invade Ukraine to improve their living standards; and ISIS doesn't hate us for our lack of a social safety net. Our failings are just propaganda talking points for dictators and other terrible people to distract their people from their own failings. Even if we were perfect, they would find something to talk about. They do not want to be your friend. I agree other investment can reduce the likelihood for war though.. domestic green energy production, electric cars, etc reduce the amount of money going to dictatorships and limit their influence, for example.