Documentary

The Cost of War

Wars can be waged at home or thousands of miles away. They can be fought from the air or in the trenches. They can last days or years. But they are never cheap. From the economic and environmental costs, to the social and human impacts, this fascinating six-part documentary takes a forensic look at the mechanics of war to discover the price that must be paid – and who ultimately pays it.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

The Cost of War

First Air Date

January 1, 2019

Last Air Date

January 1, 2019

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Production Companies

S01E06

S. 1 EP. 6 - The Global War On Terror

9/11 marked a new era in global terrorism, and a "War on Terror" was launched by the US. Since then, trillions have been spent on conventional warfare, counter-terrorism, secret intelligence, homeland security, cyberdefence and more, in pursuit of a sometimes indefinable enemy. We look at the costs and impact of this effort. Is there less terrorism today than before 9/11? Is our world any safer?

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