(This is an archived extract from the book Patterns of Power: Edition 2)
This section has now been subdivided as follows:
Deciding How Much to Spend on Defence (7.4.6.1)
Using Defence Forces to Prop Up a Government (7.4.6.2)
The Economic Benefits of Defence Manufacturing (7.4.6.3)
The Impact of Arms Sales to Other Countries (7.4.6.4)
Subcontracting Military Action (7.4.6.5)
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