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Douglas Kellner frequently analyzes the Pentagon as a central institution within the 'National Security State' [1] and critiques its role in the Bush administration's strategic decisions, such as the invasion of Panama [2] and the justification for military intervention in Iraq [3].
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The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu 3 facts
perspectiveDouglas Kellner asserts that the Pentagon and the Bush administration consistently exaggerated or manufactured the Iraqi threat to Saudi Arabia to justify military intervention.
perspectiveDouglas Kellner argues that the Panama invasion was partially an attempt by the Bush administration and the Pentagon to prevent extensive defense budget cuts and demonstrate the utility of U.S. military force.
claimDouglas Kellner defines the 'National Security State' as the set of political, military, and intelligence institutions—including the Pentagon and the CIA—that promote an aggressive foreign policy involving covert operations, military intervention, and war as instruments of state policy.