This is the outline from the meeting of the Human Survival Authority, Department of Peace and Security on war profiteering. The meeting was held at location E01 in fourth quarter, 2023.
I. Introduction
A. Definition of war profiteering
B. Importance of addressing war profiteering
II. War Profiteering: Overview and Challenges
A. Explanation of war profiteering practices
B. Impact on human survival and global peace
C. Challenges and obstacles in addressing war profiteering
1. Influence of powerful defense contractors
2. Lack of transparency in military contracts
3. Political and economic interests hindering reform efforts
III. Plan to Fix Obstacles and Dependencies
A. Enhancing transparency in military contracts
1. Implementation of open bidding processes
2. Publication of contract details and financial information
3. Independent auditing of defense contractors
B. Reducing corporate influence on defense policies
1. Limiting campaign contributions from defense contractors
2. Establishing strict revolving door policies
3. Increasing oversight and accountability of lobbying activities
C. Diversifying the defense industry and encouraging competition
1. Promoting small and medium-sized businesses in defense contracts
2. Supporting research and development for innovative defense solutions
3. Creating incentive programs for companies focusing on humanitarian and peace-building initiatives
D. Global cooperation and regulation
1. Collaboration with international organizations to establish global standards
2. Developing and enforcing international treaties against war profiteering
3. Sharing intelligence and information to combat transnational war profiteering networks
IV. Conclusion
A. Recap of the importance of addressing war profiteering
B. Reiteration of the proposed plan to fix obstacles and dependencies
C. Call to action for governments, civil society, and international bodies to prioritize the fight against war profiteering.
