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The Threat by Andrew Cockburn

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Book name: The Threat (2024)
Category: Cold War
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Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1997, midnight
"The Threat" examines the development and consequences of the United States' obsession with high-tech weaponry and military strategies. The book critically explores how this fixation on advanced technology often overshadows more practical and effective forms of warfare, leading to significant strategic failures and a bloated defense budget. Through detailed analysis and case studies, the narrative delves into the politics, economics, and biases that drive America's military-industrial complex, questioning the efficacy and sustainability of current defense practices. The 12174th greatest book of all time

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Andrew Cockburn

Andrew Cockburn

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