The Obama Administration Has Brokered More Weapons Sales Than Any Other Administration Since World War II The Obama Administration Has Brokered More Weapons Sales Than Any Other Administration Since World War II
The world may be in turmoil, but the American arms industry is cashing in.
Jul 26, 2016 / William D. Hartung
How to Disappear Money, Pentagon-Style How to Disappear Money, Pentagon-Style
Conflating self-interest with the country’s need for security, military officials have kept their spending out of the public eye.
May 24, 2016 / William D. Hartung
Only the Pentagon Could Spend $640 on a Toilet Seat Only the Pentagon Could Spend $640 on a Toilet Seat
What your tax dollars go towards at America’s defense headquarters.
Apr 11, 2016 / William D. Hartung
How Much Money Is Too Much for the Pentagon? How Much Money Is Too Much for the Pentagon?
When it comes to the Pentagon’s new spending budget, the answer is not more money.
Mar 26, 2015 / William D. Hartung
Beyond Nuclear Denial Beyond Nuclear Denial
How a world-ending weapon disappeared from our lives, but not our world.
Jul 9, 2012 / William D. Hartung
Throwing Money at the Pentagon Throwing Money at the Pentagon
A lesson in Republican math and military spending.
Mar 20, 2012 / William D. Hartung
Is Lockheed Martin Shadowing You? Is Lockheed Martin Shadowing You?
Have you noticed that Lockheed Martin, the giant weapons corporation, is shadowing you? If you have a life, Lockheed Martin is likely a part of it.
Jan 11, 2011 / William D. Hartung
What Price for Defense? What Price for Defense?
Obama's new National Security Strategy overextends US military commitments at a time when severe budget deficits require significant cuts in defense spending.
Jun 28, 2010 / William D. Hartung
Avoiding the Toughness Trap Avoiding the Toughness Trap
Candidates should rethink their commitment to outmoded security tools and veiled nuclear threats against nonnuclear states.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / William D. Hartung
Exporting Instability Exporting Instability
Mideast stability can't be promoted with arms any more than democracy can be imposed through the barrel of a gun.
Aug 23, 2007 / William D. Hartung