Illustration of the U.S. war economy showing military conflict, defense contractors, the Capitol, weapons production and a $1.5 trillion defense budget alongside rising financial graphs.

The Profits of Perpetual Conflict: What Happens When America Builds an Economy That Needs War?

I did not discover weapons systems through the Iran war. As a boy growing up around PAF Base Sakesar, I used to read Jane’s Weapons Systems with the fascination other children reserved for sports magazines. Aircraft interested me. So did … Continue reading The Profits of Perpetual Conflict: What Happens When America Builds an Economy That Needs War?

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The Profits of Perpetual Conflict: My Analysis of the War Machine

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