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Economics 101 teaches us that there are really only two types of goods: Guns and butter. And in today's rough-and-tumble world, the guns are winning out. Big time.

Iran's still pursuing nukes. Afghanistan is a mess. China continues to stockpile war machines and is amassing the largest army in history.

In many corners of the world right now, it seems like just plain anarchy. And as the world's top cop, the United States must defend against these threats and keep the peace. That means big military contracts for the defense industry and related businesses — even as many other sectors of the economy are bone dry.

Though some regions of the world may be clouded in uncertainty right now, there's no reason your portfolio should be. Here are seven "anarchy stocks" that will proft from U.S. efforts to keep the peace and protect our troops. Even better: They are in a position to deliver big profits to investors right now.

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