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.
Virtual Roundtable: A Conversation With Eli Kowaz on Israeli Elections
English Summary
The upcoming Israeli election is viewed as a critical inflection point, as the outcome will determine the nation's leadership strategy for managing multiple security fronts. Key considerations include the ongoing conflicts with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, alongside deep internal divisions concerning the judiciary and state institutions. The instability and political direction resulting from this election carry profound consequences, not only for Israel's domestic stability but also for regional security dynamics and the scope of U.S. policy involvement in the Middle East.
中文摘要
即將到來的以色列選舉被視為一個關鍵的轉捩點，因為其結果將決定以色列管理多重安全戰線的國家領導策略。主要考量因素包括與哈馬斯、真主黨和伊朗持續的衝突，以及關於司法和國家機構的深刻內部分歧。本次選舉所帶來的政治不穩定性及方向，不僅對以色列的國內穩定具有深遠的影響，也將對區域安全動態和美國在中東政策介入的範圍產生深層的後果。
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