This topic examines the high price of US militarism for its own citizens and for those of other countries affected by it. Is the US addicted to war? How does militarism affect its   relationship with the world? How much does militarism cost? Who profits? And who pays?

Links

Global Exchange - Building People-to-People Ties
Global Exchange is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice. Of particular interest, is the section "Some Statistics on Military Spending."

Le Monde Diplomatique ( English Edition)
This quality newspaper has excellent links to articles, speeches and documents relating to US foreign policy and the war on terrorism.

New Left Review
This academic journal has links to many relevant publications, fora, movements, and other information.

The Center for Public Integrity
"Making a Killing: The Business of War" is an investigative report on the privatization of war.

ZNet
An extensive online progressive magazine and community of alternative news, opinions, and resources. Click on "Web Links" to access a wide range of useful resources.

Open Democracy
This page gives a very comprehensive list of links under various headings such as "conflicts" and "globalization."

Amnesty International - Working To Protect Human Rights Worldwide
Amnesty International is a worldwide voluntary human rights movement that campaigns
for the release of prisoners of conscience, fair trials for political prisoners

Corpwatch
A report on how one corporation, Bechtel, profits from war.