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.
What’s in Canada’s New National Security Plan?
English Summary
Canada's new national security plan signals a major strategic shift toward achieving "strategic autonomy" and "national resilience" in response to a volatile global environment. The plan expands the definition of national security across five key priorities, committing to significant investments, including achieving 5% of GDP defense spending by 2035. While maintaining a cooperative relationship with the U.S. on continental defense, the strategy emphasizes diversifying economic and diplomatic ties, notably with the European Union. This signals Canada's intent to build a robust, self-directed security architecture, positioning itself as a more independent and active global player.
中文摘要
加拿大新的國家安全計畫標誌著其戰略轉向，旨在應對不穩定的全球環境，實現「戰略自主性」和「國家韌性」。該計畫將國家安全的定義擴展至五大關鍵優先事項，並承諾進行重大投資，包括在2035年前將國防支出提升至GDP的5%。儘管在對歐大陸防禦方面維持與美國的合作關係，但該戰略更強調與歐盟等夥伴多元化經濟和外交聯繫。這表明加拿大意圖建立一個強大、自主導向的安保架構，將自身定位為一個更獨立、更積極的全球參與者。
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