Jonathan Power:

"The military-industrial complex is one thing. At least we know what it is. 
But the military-academic-journalistic complex is another. 
We don’t know what it is or how exactly is works, except that 
Pentagon contracts for universities are ubiquitous and “freebies” for journalists, 
even if it is merely an all expenses paid trip to a prestigious conference, 
are an art form for the organisers."