Science and war: remembering the military industrial complex

The military industrial complex has modelled itself as indispensable. The attempts by the Obama administration have also been paltry in curbing the power of that enduring institution. This is a far cry from the words of President Eisenhower urging the country to 'learn how to compose difference...

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Published in:New Zealand international review 2011-07, Vol.36 (4), p.11-14
Main Author: Kampmark, Binoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cold War
Economic structure
Foreign policy
Geopolitics
Government
History
Institutions
Militarism
Military art and science
Military industrial complex
Military policy
Moral and ethical aspects
Obama, Barack
Political influences
Political power
Science
Science and state
U.S.A
War and society
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Summary:The military industrial complex has modelled itself as indispensable. The attempts by the Obama administration have also been paltry in curbing the power of that enduring institution. This is a far cry from the words of President Eisenhower urging the country to 'learn how to compose differences, not with arms, but with intellect and decent purpose', uttered on the eve of his departure from the Oval office. When Eisenhower left, the very forces he had warned against took over. The Kennedy administration had no interest in shirking its Cold War mission, and duly gave in to the military demands made of the United States in its prosecution of the effort against the Soviet Union. The complex was here to stay.
ISSN:0110-0262
2230-5939
2230-5939