The Neutral General – The System Behind it – Part 2
They appear on television as independent military experts - but what are viewers told about their current affiliations? The second part of “The Neutral General” examines the system behind the individual cases: research institutes, consulting firms, industry associations, and revolving doors form a dense network linking the military, politics, and the defence industry. Not every connection constitutes a conflict of interest. But where financial or institutional ties exist, their disclosure should not be left to chance.