Funding Extended Conflicts

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Examining the financial implications of prolonged military conflicts, this book analyzes federal spending during the Cold War's Korea and Vietnam wars alongside the ongoing global war on terror. It highlights the often-ignored long-term costs of warfare and offers case studies with recommendations for future funding strategies. Background chapters delve into budgetary challenges and the complexities of accurately defining the costs associated with these conflicts, including the commitment to homeland defense and military operations in Southwest Asia.