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.
Film screening: Amerigo: The Search for the American Dream
English Summary
The screening of 'Amerigo' examines the erosion of social cohesion, civic trust, and economic opportunity surrounding the concept of the American Dream. The documentary argues that declining shared prosperity and shifting values are contributing to a crisis in collective responsibility and institutional faith across the United States. Policy discussions center on how modern societies can strengthen core institutions while balancing individual ambition with community needs. Ultimately, the findings suggest that restoring social trust requires proactive policy interventions aimed at fostering inclusive economic opportunity and civic engagement.
中文摘要
紀錄片《Amerigo》探討了圍繞「美國夢」概念所面臨的社會凝聚力、公民信任和經濟機會等要素的瓦解現象。該影片論述指出，共享繁榮性的衰退與價值觀的轉移，正導致美國各地在集體責任感和制度信仰方面出現危機。政策討論的核心圍繞著如何讓現代社會在強化核心制度的同時，平衡個人抱負與社區需求。最終，研究結果顯示，重建社會信任需要採取積極的政策干預措施，旨在培育包容性的經濟機會和公民參與度。
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