A devastating account of American military foolishness and political dysfunction by the Washington editor of Harper's Magazine
The book "Washington is Burning" reveals the secrets of Washington in the era of Trump, a city that is a hideous carnival of corruption. Andrew Cockburn exposes American piety, focusing on the massive greed at the heart of the country's political system.Democratic and Republican administrations have long been characterized by corruption and vested interests. Cockburn draws the connections between the US military bureaucracy and the defense industry, which has led to a senseless drive toward ever-increasing arms spending.
After the failure of its Afghanistan and Iraq adventures, the Pentagon is now seeking new gains by exaggerating the threat from China and Iran, and deploying proven methods to increase the budget, including invoking the enemy's alleged superiority in weapons development.The American empire has reached a critical turning point. As Trump returns to the White House, Washington is Burning is an indispensable account of shameful practices in the US capital.
