The War State

This audiobook explores the transformation of the United States from a relatively modest nation before World War II into a global superpower with extensive military and intelligence operations. It examines how post-war policies and actions reshaped America's role in the world, including the rise of a powerful military-industrial complex and the influence of national security bureaucracies. Through this history, listeners will gain insights into the origins of modern U.S. foreign policy and military expenditures.