Guns and jets are poor substitutes for a sense of purpose.
Europe’s Military Boom Masks a Strategic Void
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The Ever-Expanding War Machine
The Trump administration is dismantling the government while pumping up the Pentagon.
NATO’s Rutte: Teflon Mark or the Fifth Rider of the Apocalypse?
The NATO chief is exaggerating threats in order to boost military budgets.
Our Nearly $1 Trillion Military Budget Won’t Make Us Safer
Congress is spending on the military like it’s World War III. Diverting that money to jobs, health care, and the climate would make us far safer.
Last Year, You Spent More Than a Month’s Rent on Pentagon Contractors
A dollar by dollar look at how our taxes enrich military contractors — at the expense of things that actually make us secure.
Spending Unlimited
The Pentagon’s budget follies come at a high price.
War Is Bad for You — And the Economy
False job claims are fueling massive Pentagon budgets.
Overspending on the Pentagon Is Stealing Our Future
The military-industrial complex is the winner (not you).
The Pentagon Just Can’t Pass an Audit
Conservative lawmakers calling for cuts should start with the agency that can’t account for $1.9 trillion — not the programs Americans rely on.
How Long Can America Maintain a War Economy?
The United States will have to choose between its addiction to military spending and the economic demands of its population.