Complexities of Air Operations and Military Influence

This chapter explores the intricacies of Israeli air strikes against Iranian targets and the challenges posed by advanced Iranian air defenses. It also critiques the military-industrial complex in the U.S., highlighting the pervasive influence of defense contractors on government decisions and the implications for military funding. The discussion raises concerns about the oligarchic nature of policy-making in defense and the marginalization of dissenting voices within American governance.