Ever since President Dwight D. Eisenhower first warned the world about the dangers of the military-industrial complex in 1961, debates have raged over its definition, its power, and its necessity in the modern world. These debates take center stage in this collection of viewpoints about the military-industrial complex. A wide variety of views are presented, along with helpful introductions written to give readers important context and discussion questions to facilitate critical thinking. This is an essential tool to help readers form their own views of warfare and weapons in today's world.