The permanent war economy links national prosperity to military output, driven by defense contracts and lobbying. With a surging U.S. defense budget, profit often trumps peace. Critics highlight the cycle’s dangers and propose reforms like increasing funding transparency and barring defense executives from Pentagon roles, urging a shift toward peace-focused economics. Continue reading The Profits of Perpetual Conflict: My Analysis of the War Machine

The Profits of Perpetual Conflict: An Introduction Why does it seem like there is always going to be a new war? The U.S. seems to be stuck in a cycle of endless military engagements. These range from Iraq and Afghanistan … Continue reading Permanent War Economy: Why Peace Is Bad for Business