The Hill's Perpetual War Machine
The pattern hiding in plain sight: An inaccessible article (due to a captcha block, perhaps itself a form of information control) from The Hill proposes that 'only a strong US-Japan alliance can stop' China, portraying it as 'on the war path.' This framing is not novel; it's a staple of a particular foreign policy agenda. THE ACTORS: Who is involved in this story? The Hill: A Washington D.C.-based
political newspaper known for its opinion section that frequently publishes pieces from defense contractors, lobbyists, and former government officials. Authors (unidentified due to access issue): Typically, such op-eds are penned by figures with direct ties to defense industries, think tanks funded by defense interests, or former military/intelligence personnel. US-Japan Alliance Advocates: A
broad coalition including elements within the U.S. State Department, Department of Defense, and their Japanese counterparts, alongside defense-oriented think tanks like the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). THE FUNDING: Where does their money come from? The Hill: While its primary revenue is advertising, its opinion pages frequently
feature content from organizations that are heavily funded by defense interests. Defense Contractors: Companies like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman are major donors to think tanks and political campaigns, and often fund academic research that supports their strategic objectives. In 2023, these top five defense contractors alone spent over $60 million on lobbying and