F. C. Hanighen

About the Author

F. C. Hanighen was a pioneering investigative journalist whose incisive reporting exposed the shadowy underbelly of international arms trafficking in the interwar period. Born in the early 20th century, Hanighen honed his skills as a correspondent for prominent publications, traveling extensively to uncover the profiteers fueling global conflicts. His seminal work, Merchants of Death (Routledge Library Editions: Security and Society), co-authored with others, remains a cornerstone of anti-war literature, detailing how merchants of destruction profited from human suffering. Hanighen's commitment to truth and justice influenced policy debates and public opinion, cementing his legacy as a fearless voice against the military-industrial complex. Though his output was focused, his impact endures in discussions of peace and ethics in global trade.