Led by the United States, the development of the means of destruction and traffic in arms have become integral components of the global economy. Scientific and technological preparation for war is ongoing and this fact is reflected in the size of our defense budget. The raison d'etre of the national security state has collapsed and we are witnessing the construction of new enemies in order to avoid scaling down our military machine. The success of such a venture depends largely upon the media. War demands the greatest sacrifice from its citizens.
People are loathe to risk their lives without justification.
A formidable enemy is required. It was like a football game. It was a cout. There weren't enough body bags to dampen the spirit of victory. The first post-cold war military adventure was a success.