Navigating the Complexities of Military Industrial Bases

This chapter explores the Pentagon's analysis of the military industrial base, addressing the challenges posed by profit-driven private corporations and the legal obligation to prioritize profit over purpose in Anglo-American corporate law. It compares the industrial bases of the US, China, and Russia, highlighting the vast manufacturing capabilities of the latter and discussing the difficulties Western nations face in maintaining industrial and military capacities amidst global conflicts and geopolitical dynamics.