Ike Was Wrong: The Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex Turns 60

Ike Was Wrong: The Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex Turns 60
Ike Was Wrong: The Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex Turns 60

Eisenhower’s speech, principally aimed at tamping down the shrill and untrue claims of the famous “missile gap,” perhaps unintentionally stoked the historic fire of populism that distrusted the private sector and feared wartime profiteering. His words would be used to destroy the very defense innovation system he had helped create and shepherd.

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Mattis’ Defense Strategy Raises China To Top Threat; Allies Feature Prominently

Mattis’ Defense Strategy Raises China To Top Threat; Allies Feature Prominently
Mattis’ Defense Strategy Raises China To Top Threat; Allies Feature Prominently

UPDATED: Adds Text Of SecDef Mattis’ Speech At SAIS WASHINGTON: The Trump Administration’s first National Defense Strategy is a vigorously and well written document that marks a major shift from the policies of the Obama and Bush Administrations, calling China and Russia the “central challenge” to the United States. The strategy, a late draft of…

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