Topic
Civil-Military Relations
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Foreign PolicyMilitary StrategyNational Security
Apr 8, 2026Trump & Hegseth Ignored Experts—Then Tried to Run a War (w/ Tom Nichols) | Command Post
Experts dissect the Trump administration's disastrous handling of the US-Iran conflict, revealing a 'one-sided ceasefire' and strategic incompetence driven by a disregard for expertise and a 'Pentagon purge' of experienced officers.
Civil-Military RelationsMilitary ProfessionalismCivilian Control of the Military
Feb 9, 2026The 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.