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In 1947, historian Charles Beard told Harry Elmer Barnes that the [[American foreign policy|foreign policy]] of Presidents [[Franklin Roosevelt]] and [[Harry Truman]] could best be described by the phrase “perpetual war for perpetual peace.” Barnes used the phrase as the title of his 1953 collection of essays.<ref>[https://mises.org/mises-daily/perpetual-war-perpetual-peace Perpetual War for Perpetual Peace], Harry Elmer Barnes, reprinted by the [[Mises Institute]] 2007. mises.org</ref>
In 1947, historian Charles Beard told Harry Elmer Barnes that the [[American foreign policy|foreign policy]] of Presidents [[Franklin Roosevelt]] and [[Harry Truman]] could best be described by the phrase “perpetual war for perpetual peace.” Barnes used the phrase as the title of his 1953 collection of essays.<ref>[https://mises.org/mises-daily/perpetual-war-perpetual-peace Perpetual War for Perpetual Peace], Harry Elmer Barnes, reprinted by the [[Mises Institute]] 2007. mises.org</ref>
==Playbook of Perpetual Conflict
The [[military-industrial complex]] (MIC) thrives on a well-honed cycle designed to perpetuate its influence and [[profit]]s. At its core, this playbook involves creating crises, manipulating public perception, and exploiting both the conflicts and their aftermath.
'''Creating Threats''' - The MIC fabricates or exacerbates threats to justify [[military]] action. Whether through orchestrated uprisings, [[false flag]]s, or [[fake news]] and [[media]] manipulation, these threats create the illusion of [[moral]] imperative. Examples include the [[Gulf of Tonkin]] incident (1964,) used to escalate the [[Vietnam war]], and the unsubstantiated claims of [[weapons of mass destruction]] (WMDs) that led to the [[Iraq war]] in 2003.
'''Policy Manipulation''' - Through [[lobbying]], [[think tank]]s, and compromised leaders, the MIC ensures that military intervention becomes the default response. Groups like the [[Council on Foreign Relations]] (CFR) and [[Project for the New American Century]] (PNAC) shaped [[American foreign policy]] in favor of perpetual war.
'''Resource Exploitation''' - Post-conflict, the MIC and its allies seize control of resources under the pretext of reconstruction. For example, [[US]] oil companies profited from [[Iraq]]'s [[oil]] fields following the 2003 invasion, while private contractors like [[Halliburton]] raked in billions of [[dollar]]s from reconstruction contracts.
'''Media Propaganda''' - The MIC relies heavily on [[media]] to shape narratives. Companies like [[Lockheed Martin]] and [[Boeing]] have significant influence over [[mainstream media]] outlets through advertising budgets and strategic partnerships, ensuring favorable coverage.
== See also ==
== See also ==