Many people may have heard the term for the first time following the ‘Fall of Kabul’ in August of this year.
It is often mentioned in this context in particular – the ‘forever wars’ in Iraq and Afghanistan have lasted about twenty years, killed a hell of a lot of people, and made a hell of a lot of money for defence companies and their stockholders.
But could we really be going to war just to make a few companies very rich?
Where does following the buck take you?
Understanding the military-industrial complex is of vital importance when trying to understand these conflicts, and looking forward, as the Australian mass media sounds off about war with China on every channel.
As Eisenhower said, “only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defence with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.”
