Routledge - The Defence Industrial Triptych - Whitehall Papers 81

Explore the complex dynamics between government and the businesses that support state security. The Defence Industrial Triptych examines how the state acts as a customer, sponsor, and regulator of the defence industry. While this relationship shapes foreign policy and global positioning, it remains an underexplored subject in academic and professional circles. This volume provides a systematic analysis of the drivers behind these relationships. It addresses why defence industrial policies often appear contradictory or ill-considered by looking at the core components of the industry. For students, researchers, and professionals in business, finance, or law, this book offers a rigorous look at the economic and political structures that define the modern defence landscape. By understanding these connections, readers gain insight into how government decisions impact industrial stability and national security strategies.