Power Problems Arms, Influence, and the Military Industrial Complex
Jan 9, 2024
William Hartung, an expert on the military industrial complex, discusses the problem of retired military officials working for the arms industry and its impact on U.S. foreign policy. Other topics include China's military buildup, the Pentagon's inability to pass an audit, and the need to shift focus towards addressing citizen needs and rebuilding the nation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Revolving Door Between the Military and Defense Industry
03:20 • 13min
The Defense Department's Inability to Pass an Audit and Its Consequences
16:02 • 2min
Excessive Overspending on National Security in the United States
17:45 • 17min
Selective Enforcement of Values and Political Values
35:03 • 2min
The Impact of US Military Spending and the Need for a Reckoning
37:20 • 3min