Addicted to War: Why the U.S. Can’t Kick Militarism [9798887442402]

Overview

Why has the United States launched more military interventions than any other modern nation? Who profits from war? Who bears the human costs? And why are the same justifications for invasion and occupation repeated generation after generation?

Addicted to War demystifies American militarism, empire, corporate power, and propaganda. More than a history book, Addicted to War it is a scathing critique of the most powerful military machine on earth. In a visually unforgettable comic-book format, Addicted to War traces the bloody arc of US warfare, from the genocide of Indigenous peoples and the conquest of the Philippines and Puerto Rico to the World Wars, to Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and the endless “War on Terror.” Sharp, witty, and at times darkly humorous, the book skillfully dissects the political and economic forces that drive the United States into perpetual war and shows how war abroad shapes repression and inequality at home.

Why has the US launched more military interventions than any other modern nation? Who profits from war? Who bears the human cost? And why do the same justifications for invasion and occupation repeat generation after generation Addicted to War demystifies militarism, empire, corporate power, and propaganda, showing how war abroad shapes repression and inequality at home.

Used in high schools, colleges, peace organizations, and activist circles across the United States, this best-selling graphic history has educated hundreds of thousands of readers about the realities behind American foreign policy.

This newly updated and expanded edition brings the story of US militarism into the present moment, covering the latest invasions, proxy wars, occupations, and genocides, including in Gaza, Venezuela, Iran, and beyond. At a time when military budgets soar while inequality deepens, Addicted to War remains an essential tool for understanding how endless war became a permanent feature of American life, and how ordinary people can resist it.