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.
Andy Burnham: What to Expect From the UK’s New Prime Minister
English Summary
Andy Burnham's agenda introduces "Manchesterism," signaling a shift in UK policy focus from centralized Westminster governance toward regional devolution and reindustrialization. This strategy centers on massive public investment in infrastructure, housing, and essential services to restore domestic economic strength and national 'hard power.' While maintaining global commitments (e.g., NATO), his government is expected to adopt a less deferential tone toward Washington. The key implication is that the UK will pursue deeper strategic autonomy, prioritizing internal renewal while fostering greater economic convergence with European partners on critical technologies.
中文摘要
安迪·伯納姆的議程提出了「曼徹斯特模式」（Manchesterism），標誌著英國政策焦點正從中央集權的威斯敏斯特治理，轉向區域分權和再工業化。此戰略的核心是投入大規模公共資金於基礎設施、住房及基本服務，以恢復國內經濟實力與國家「硬實力」。儘管維持全球承諾（例如北約），其政府預計將對華盛頓採取較不恭順的態度。關鍵的政策意涵是英國將追求更深層次的戰略自主性，優先推動內部更新，同時在關鍵技術領域促進與歐洲夥伴之間更高的經濟趨同。
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