peace dividend
[pēs ˈdivəˌdend]
NOUN
a sum of public money which becomes available for other purposes when spending on defense is reduced.
"the peace dividend from the end of the Cold War"
What Is a Peace Dividend? A peace dividend is an economic boost a country will get from a peace that follows a war. In theory, at that time the government can afford to reduce defense spending and reallocate the money to domestic policy priorities.
Realist - Everybody in America is soft, and hates conflict. The cure for this, both in politics and social life, is the same -- hardihood. Give them raw truth.