"Global South Leaders Sound Alarm on Military-Industrial Complex: A Threat to Sovereignty? In a provocative question posed to renowned scholar Muhamad, the town of Gandikota in India is sparking a crucial conversation about the implications of the military-industrial machine on the sovereignty of the Global South. As the world's largest arms exporters continue to wield significant influence over developing nations, concerns are growing about the potential erosion of independence and self-determination. The military-industrial complex, a powerful fusion of defense contractors and government agencies, is increasingly shaping foreign policy and economic decisions in the Global South, raising questions about the true cost of "aid" and "assistance" from Western powers. Can the Global South assert its sovereignty in the face of this formidable force, or will it remain beholden to the whims of the military-industrial machine?"
Gandikota asks Muhamad: What does the military‑industrial machine mean for the sovereignty of the Global South?
