William D. Hartung

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William D. Hartung is a senior research fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.

Pentagon

Only the Pentagon Could Spend $640 on a Toilet Seat Only the Pentagon Could Spend $640 on a Toilet Seat

What your tax dollars go towards at America’s defense headquarters.

Apr 11, 2016 / William D. Hartung

How Much Money Is Too Much for the Pentagon?

How Much Money Is Too Much for the Pentagon? How Much Money Is Too Much for the Pentagon?

When it comes to the Pentagon’s new spending budget, the answer is not more money.

Mar 26, 2015 / William D. Hartung

Beyond Nuclear Denial Beyond Nuclear Denial

How a world-ending weapon disappeared from our lives, but not our world.

Jul 9, 2012 / William D. Hartung

Throwing Money at the Pentagon Throwing Money at the Pentagon

A lesson in Republican math and military spending.

Mar 20, 2012 / William D. Hartung

Is Lockheed Martin Shadowing You? Is Lockheed Martin Shadowing You?

Have you noticed that Lockheed Martin, the giant weapons corporation, is shadowing you? If you have a life, Lockheed Martin is likely a part of it.

Jan 11, 2011 / William D. Hartung

What Price for Defense? What Price for Defense?

Obama's new National Security Strategy overextends US military commitments at a time when severe budget deficits require significant cuts in defense spending.

Jun 28, 2010 / William D. Hartung

Avoiding the Toughness Trap Avoiding the Toughness Trap

Candidates should rethink their commitment to outmoded security tools and veiled nuclear threats against nonnuclear states.

Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / William D. Hartung

Exporting Instability Exporting Instability

Mideast stability can't be promoted with arms any more than democracy can be imposed through the barrel of a gun.

Aug 23, 2007 / William D. Hartung

Needed: A New Security Plan Needed: A New Security Plan

The failure of Bush's foreign policy should open the way for Democrats to present substantial alternatives and rethink what makes us safe. Sadly, that is not happening.

Oct 12, 2006 / Feature / William D. Hartung

Where’s ‘Real Security’? Where’s ‘Real Security’?

Instead of parroting the Republicans' "tough" approach to national security, Democratic candidates should distinguish themselves from the Bush Administration by, for starters, sett...

Apr 9, 2006 / William D. Hartung

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