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Trump Needs Approval for This War (w/ Michael O'Hanlon) | Shield of the Republic
Michael O'Hanlon dissects the assertive and often contradictory nature of US defense strategy throughout history, from continental expansion to modern challenges in AI and industrial capacity.
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Civil-Military RelationsMilitary ProfessionalismCivilian Control of the Military
The Military’s Silent Rebellion (w/ Kori Schake) | Shield of the Republic
Kori Schake challenges foundational civil-military theories, arguing that the US military's subordination to civilian authority, exemplified by George Washington, is constantly tested by political pressures and the complex legality of orders.
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