What actually works to make us safer? Much of recent military policy has actually worked to strengthen our 21st century enemies. Why is it that the defense industry is so effective at convincing members of both parties that we really need The Big New Thing, when those systems are ineffective against any current threat? William Hartung, director of the Arms and Security Project at the Center for International Policy knows what actually works to make us safer. And though most of us are paying attention to other bizarre Trump actions, sooner or later we’re going to take a stand against wasteful military policies. And we do have power.