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Andrew J. Bacevich

Andrew J. Bacevich is a professor of history and international relations at Boston University.

Issue January 2011

The Tyranny of Defense Inc.

In 1961, Dwight Eisenhower famously identified the military-industrial complex, warning that the growing fusion between corporations and the armed forces posed a threat to democracy. Judged 50 years later, Ike’s frightening prophecy actually understates the scope of our modern system—and the dangers of the perpetual march to war it has put us on.… More »

Issue July 2009

Give Up on Democracy in Afghanistan

Andrew J. Bacevich is a professor of history and international relations at Boston University. 57 … More »

Issue October 2008

The Petraeus Doctrine

Iraq-style counterinsurgency is fast becoming the U.S. Army’s organizing principle. Is our military preparing to fight the next war, or the last one?… More »

Issue May 2007

Warrior Politics

The U.S. military is becoming more politically assertive. This is not a welcome development.… More »

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