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The Iron Triangle
The Iron Triangle is a term used to describe the relationship between Congress, Bureaucracy, and Interest Groups. This relationship is often characterized by the exchange of money for political favors. The Iron Triangle also identifies the mechanisms of the Military Industrial Complex, which is the relationship between the military, the government, and the defense industry.
The Military Industrial Complex
The Military Industrial Complex is a "conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry" that has a "total influence - economic, political, even spiritual" on the United States.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States
A Legacy of Conflict
From Vietnam to Iraq, the United States has been involved in conflicts all over the world. For each one, the military industrial complex has played a role in shaping the outcome. Defense contractors, lobbyists, and other influential stakeholders have displayed considerable power, raising questions about the motivations of the nation's global military involvement.
THE BIGGEST PLAYERS
