USA's War Based Economy
Analysis of the USA’s War-Based Economic Strategy and Global Military Posture 1. Geographic Isolation as a Strategic Advantage The United States is uniquely positioned between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and bordered by two relatively stable allies: Canada and Mexico. This geographic isolation has historically protected the U.S. mainland from direct foreign military threats. Aside from the War of 1812 and the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack (which targeted a military base in Hawaii), there have been no major foreign invasions of U.S. soil in over two centuries. This geographic safety enables the United States to engage in wars overseas without substantial risk of homeland retaliation. 2. Military-Industrial Complex and Arms Spending The U.S. consistently maintains the largest military budget in the world, allocating over $850 billion in FY2023 alone. A significant portion of this spending supports private defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Boeing. Under President D...