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How the US military-industrial complex was created (with historian Aaron Good)

Geopolitical Economy Report

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The Post-War Military-Industrial Complex

This chapter explores the evolution of U.S. military and diplomatic strategies following World War II, particularly focusing on the dynamics of nuclear power and foreign policy with the Soviet Union. It details the impact of the Marshall Plan, economic challenges facing allied nations, and the rising influence of the military-industrial complex as the U.S. aimed for global hegemony. The chapter also analyzes NSC 68 and its role in shaping U.S. national security policy, reflecting the complex interplay of economic motives and military strategy during the Cold War.

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