William D. Hartung

William D. Hartung is the director of the Arms and Security Project at the Center for International Policy. He is the author of Prophets of War: Lockheed Martin and the Making of the Military-Industrial Complex.

The Hidden Costs of "National Security"

Ten ways your tax dollars pay for war — past, present, and future

The US has spent untold billions on foreign policy favoring the Saudi dictators. Under Trump, it looks to get even worse.

Perhaps it’s time to finally consider the true costs of America's current wars in lives lost, dollars spent, and opportunities squandered.

Regardless of what is actually happening in the world, one thing is certain: in the long run, the Pentagon budget will not go down.