Thousands have died in Ukraine with no end in sight. The U.S. and its allies have pledged millions of dollars in support. Is this a defense of democracy as Washington claims or blatant war-profiteering? We take a closer look at the military-industrial factor and how it dictates U.S. policymaking. The Business of War, a 30-minute special on the dominance of conflict in U.S. history and its role in American foreign policy, airs at 1 p.m. GMT and 6 p.m. GMT on Sunday, August 14 and again on Monday, August 15 at 1 a.m. GMT and 6:30 a.m. GMT.