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.
Brussels vs. Brussels: The EU’s Data Act and the DMA’s Clash Over Cloud
English Summary
The simultaneous application of the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Data Act (DA) to cloud infrastructure creates significant regulatory overlap and uncertainty for major providers like AWS and Microsoft. This conflict stems from differing enforcement mechanisms, timelines, and conflicting requirements—such as data portability mandates clashing with GDPR principles. Policy analysts warn that this regulatory confusion risks stifling Europe's domestic cloud buildout by deterring large capital investments and delaying the adoption of advanced services. Ultimately, the inconsistent framework could paradoxically entrench U.S. market leaders, leading to deeper European dependence rather than achieving digital sovereignty.
中文摘要
歐盟《數位市場法案》（DMA）與《資料法案》（DA）同時適用於雲端基礎設施，為AWS和微軟等主要供應商帶來了重大的監管重疊及不確定性。這種衝突源於其執行機制、時間表以及相互矛盾的要求——例如數據可攜性強制規定與GDPR原則之間的牴觸。政策分析師警告稱，此類監管混亂有損歐洲國內雲端建構的風險，可能因威懾大型資本投資和延緩先進服務的採用而導致停滯。最終而言，這種不一致的框架反而可能鞏固美國市場領導者的地位，使歐洲陷入更深的依賴，而非實現數位主權。
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