New York Event on the Military-Industrial Complex (The Nation, 15 gennaio)

Dear EmailNation Subscriber,

On January 17, 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower used the occasion of his last televised address to the nation to warn of the dangers inherent in the development of "undue influence" by the "military-industrial complex." Forty years later, Eisenhower's speech still rings true.

On Wednesday January 17 from 6:00 - 8:30pm, at the Tishman Auditorium of the New School for Social Research at 66 West 12th Street in New York City, join a distinguished panel of experts, including Lawrence Korb, Blance Weisen Cook, Theodore Sorensen, Douglas Brinkley and frequent Nation contributor William Hartung, to discuss the continued threats posed by the militariziation of US foreign-policy.

Produced by The World Policy Institute, the Nation Institute and Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities, this event will address many critical issues of the day including "Star Wars II," the ever-increasing defense budget and the role of arms industry lobbyists in shaping government policy. Tickets are $10. For reservations and further information call 212-229-5808, ext. 101.

Best Regards,
Peter Rothberg
Associate Publisher

P.S. And don't forget to check out http://www.thenation.com for the best in investigative reporting, critical analysis and insightful political commentary.


Commento: Eisenhower denunciò questo complesso militare-industriale, di cui fu il principle complice se non artefice (vedi: Atoms for Peace), quando oramai non aveva più niente da perdere, quando stava andando in pensione. Dagli amici (alleati) mi guardi Iddio...