What Does Holmes Mean by "The War System"? What Are

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Essay

What does Holmes mean by "the war system"? What are some of its components? Is Holmes correct that many of our institutions, cultures, societies, economies, and politics lead directly to war? Explain why or why not.

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Definitions:

National Security State

A concept referring to a government where a nation's resources and efforts are significantly directed toward maintaining and defending national security.

Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies, lasting from the end of World War II until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, characterized by threats, propaganda, and other measures short of open warfare.

National Security Apparatus

The collective institutions and operations aimed at protecting a country from threats and ensuring the safety of its citizens.