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.
The Cost of Keeping China Out
English Summary
The article argues that the U.S.'s current strategy of blocking advanced Chinese technologies through tariffs and restrictions creates an economic blind spot, ultimately harming American competitiveness. Instead of outright exclusion, Washington should adopt a policy of "selective openness," allowing structured investment while imposing stringent safeguards to mitigate security risks. This requires upgrading regulatory coordination (e.g., CFIUS) to mandate specific benefits—such as local partnerships or technology transfers—thereby harnessing global technological advancements while maintaining national control. This systematic approach allows the U.S. to benefit economically from Chinese industrial prowess without sacrificing its own long-term dynamism.
中文摘要
本文論述，美國目前透過關稅和限制來封鎖中國先進技術的策略，實際上製造了一個經濟盲點，最終損害了美國自身的競爭力。華盛頓不應採取完全排除的政策，而應轉向「選擇性開放」的方針：允許有結構性的投資進入，同時實施嚴格的保障措施以緩解安全風險。這要求升級監管協調機制（例如外國投資委員會CFIUS），強制要求特定利益回報——如建立在地夥伴關係或技術轉移——從而既能利用全球科技進展，又能維持國家主權控制。這種系統性的方法使美國能夠在不犧牲自身長期發展活力的前提下，從中國的產業實力中獲取經濟效益。
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