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.
Post-Election Thoughts
English Summary
The election results grant Democrats a strong majority, shifting the focus of trade policy toward reform and addressing high costs. Key evidence suggests that tariffs are now tied to affordability and corruption, motivating Democrats to investigate questionable exemptions and restore Congress's tariff authority. Strategically, Democrats are expected to push for the removal of specific tariffs (like those on Canada) and reform key sections (232, 301), though comprehensive policy development will require sustained legislative effort over the next two years.
中文摘要
選舉結果賦予民主黨穩健的多数，使得貿易政策的焦點轉向改革和解決高昂的成本問題。關鍵證據顯示，關稅現已與可負擔性及腐敗掛鉤，這促使民主黨調查可疑的豁免權，並尋求恢復國會的關稅權力。從戰略角度來看，預計民主黨將推動取消特定關稅（例如對加拿大的關稅），並改革關鍵法規（如第232條和第301條），儘管全面的政策制定仍需要未來兩年內持續的立法努力。
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