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.
Will AI Concerns Become a New Source of Terrorism?
English Summary
The CSIS analysis finds that while AI-related grievances pose a potential future threat, the current record of anti-AI terrorism is sparse, uneven, and lacks a clear, organized trend. Existing violence is highly varied, stemming from localized disputes over data center infrastructure, as well as profound existential fears regarding AI's capabilities. Strategically, the threat extends beyond physical facilities; policymakers must prioritize protecting key personnel, executives, and local officials associated with AI, as these individuals may be easier targets than highly secured corporate centers.
中文摘要
戰略與國際研究中心（CSIS）的分析指出，儘管與人工智慧（AI）相關的疑慮構成潛在的未來威脅，但目前反AI恐怖主義的記錄卻是零星、不均勻且缺乏明確組織趨勢的。現有的暴力行為極為多樣化，來源包括針對資料中心基礎設施的局部爭議，以及對於AI能力所帶來的深層次存亡恐懼。從戰略角度來看，威脅已超越實體設施；政策制定者必須優先考慮保護與AI相關的關鍵人員、高階主管和地方官員，因為這些個人可能比高度安全的企業中心更容易成為目標。
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