Chapter
The Continuity of Weapon Production in Conflicts
02:06 - 06:39 (04:33)
The continuity of weapon production and its role in driving conflicts are discussed in this episode as the relationship between Germany and Egypt in selling weapons started in the 1800s and the makers of weapons never get punished despite the change in leadership.
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The military in Egypt is using tax money to buy weapons and enrich themselves, while the people of Egypt struggle with economic hardship and oppressive leadership under President Sisi.
02:06 - 04:23 (02:17)
Summary
The military in Egypt is using tax money to buy weapons and enrich themselves, while the people of Egypt struggle with economic hardship and oppressive leadership under President Sisi.
ChapterThe Continuity of Weapon Production in Conflicts
EpisodePart One: The Man Who Invented The Military-Industrial Complex
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The producers of weapons that drive armed conflicts rarely face consequences, as they are needed by other nations to maintain their own armament.
04:23 - 06:39 (02:16)
Summary
The producers of weapons that drive armed conflicts rarely face consequences, as they are needed by other nations to maintain their own armament. A case in point is the Krupp family, who was in charge of German arms production during World War Two, and later had their sentence reduced because the allies needed them to manufacture weapons for the Cold War.