David Vine

David Vine, PhD, is a political anthropologist and author of a trilogy of books about war and peace including The United States of War: A Global History of America's Endless Conflicts, from Columbus to the Islamic State. Vine was a professor of anthropology at American University in Washington, DC, for 18 years, before resigning with the rank of full professor in 2024.

The Italian Job

The Italian Job The Italian Job

How the Pentagon is using your tax dollars to turn Italy into a launching pad for the wars of today and tomorrow.

Oct 3, 2013 / David Vine

The $385 Billion Military-Industrial Boondoggle You’ve Never Heard Of

The $385 Billion Military-Industrial Boondoggle You’ve Never Heard Of The $385 Billion Military-Industrial Boondoggle You’ve Never Heard Of

America's foreign bases are more staggering than ever—and, with your tax dollars, an empire of private contractors is holding them down.

May 14, 2013 / David Vine

The True Costs of Empire

The True Costs of Empire The True Costs of Empire

Why are US taxpayers still forced to pay billions of dollars for US military bases?

Dec 11, 2012 / David Vine

The Military’s New Lily-Pad Strategy The Military’s New Lily-Pad Strategy

How the Pentagon is quietly transforming its overseas base empire and creating a dangerous new way of war.

Jul 16, 2012 / David Vine

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