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.
Trump Is Gutting America’s Core Geopolitical Advantage
English Summary
The article argues that the United States' core geopolitical advantage stems from its stable, integrated relationship with its neighbors, Canada and Mexico. This continental partnership, which has historically driven economic growth and enhanced security (e.g., through NAFTA), is being undermined by the current administration's policies of tariffs and economic coercion. For the US, a resilient North American base is critical for projecting global power and managing transnational challenges. Policy recommendations emphasize that Washington must prioritize strengthening these friendly continental ties to maintain its strategic global footing.
中文摘要
本文論述美國的核心地緣戰略優勢，源於其與鄰國加拿大和墨西哥之間穩定且整合的關係。這種大陸夥伴關係，在歷史上曾推動經濟增長並提升安全（例如透過《北美自由貿易協定》），但目前正受到現任政府推行的關稅和經濟脅迫政策的侵蝕。對美國而言，一個有韌性的北美基礎對於投射全球力量和應對跨國挑戰至關重要。政策建議強調，華盛頓必須將強化這些友好的大陸聯繫置於首位，以維持其戰略的全球地位。
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