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.
South Korea: Export Nation or Ecosystem Power?
English Summary
The report argues that South Korea must transition from an export-dependent nation to an 'Ecosystem Power' to secure its future amidst demographic decline and geopolitical volatility. Current economic models are threatened by global trade weaponization and diminishing domestic capital, necessitating a comprehensive strategy focused on building domestic growth, enhancing economic resilience, and achieving international alignment. Policy recommendations emphasize deepening strategic, reciprocal partnerships—particularly with the US and EU—to gain influence over global standards and investment rules. Ultimately, South Korea must leverage its technological strengths to shape the global economic conditions it operates within, rather than simply reacting to external pressures.
中文摘要
該報告指出，為應對人口結構下降和地緣政治不確定性，韓國必須從出口導向型國家轉型為「生態系統強國」（Ecosystem Power）。現行經濟模式受到全球貿易武器化和國內資本萎縮的威脅，因此需要制定一項綜合戰略，重點在於培育國內增長、提升經濟韌性，並實現國際協調。政策建議強調深化戰略性、互惠性的夥伴關係——特別是與美國和歐盟——以爭取在全球標準和投資規則方面發揮影響力。最終，韓國必須利用其技術優勢來塑造其所處的全球經濟環境，而非僅僅被動應對外部壓力。
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