Perpetual War Profits: The Dark Nexus of Power and Wealth Fuels America's Dominance on the Global Stage

"Sun Tzu said: In the operations of war, where there are in the field a thousand swift chariots, as many heavy chariots, and a hundred thousand mail-clad soldiers, with provisions enough to carry them a thousand li, the expenditure at home and at the front, including entertainment of guests, small items such as glue and paint, and sums spent on chariots and armor, will reach the total of a thousand ounces of silver per day. Such is the cost of raising an army of 100,000 men."

The United States' ability to sustain perpetual war is rooted in its unique position as the issuer of the world's primary reserve currency. The power to print dollars grants the U.S. an advantage, allowing it to fund military endeavors by essentially creating currency. However, this practice comes with economic complexities, such as inflation risks and global consequences.

Would Sun Tzu have thought about war differently if he had access to a currency printer?

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