The article argues that recent executive overreach and politicization have severely undermined established norms of U.S. civil-military relations. To restore professional standards, the incoming Congress must actively exercise its oversight powers, moving beyond mere criticism to demanding transparency in defense policy and personnel decisions. Key reforms include enforcing meritocratic promotion processes, requiring documented justification for senior officer removals, and preventing the partisan use of the military. These actions are crucial for bolstering public trust and ensuring the military remains a nonpartisan instrument of civilian control.
Greater North America: Rethinking the Geography of U.S. Security and Prosperity
English Summary
The article argues that the U.S. must fundamentally revise its strategic focus to encompass 'Greater North America,' recognizing that instability and transnational threats in Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America directly pose domestic vulnerabilities. This shift is necessitated by the interconnected nature of migration routes, criminal networks, and critical infrastructure, which are increasingly challenged by China's growing influence. Policy must therefore adopt an integrated approach, treating trade, security, and development as linked challenges to build regional resilience. By strengthening economic and security partnerships across this expanded region, the U.S. can secure a more reliable foundation for its global power.
中文摘要
本文提出，美國必須從根本上修正其戰略焦點，將範圍擴展至「大北美洲」（Greater North America）。文章指出，中美洲、加勒比海及北南美洲地區的不穩定性與跨國威脅，已直接構成國內的脆弱點。這種戰略轉變的必要性，源於移民路線、犯罪網絡和關鍵基礎設施的相互關聯性，而這些要素正日益受到中國日益增長的影響所挑戰。因此，政策制定必須採取整合性方法，將貿易、安全和發展視為相互連結的挑戰，以建立區域韌性。透過加強整個擴大區域的經濟與安全夥伴關係，美國方能為其全球權力奠定更可靠的基礎。
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