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.
A Daring Enterprise: A U.S.-Egyptian Partnership and the Case for Soft Power
English Summary
The publication argues that soft power and people-to-people diplomacy are crucial for stabilizing U.S.-Egypt relations, advocating for renewed focus on private sector development. The analysis uses the history of the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund to demonstrate that stimulating local, tech-driven economies is a more resilient path to stability than traditional official aid. Despite recent cuts in development assistance, the authors emphasize that supporting grassroots entrepreneurial efforts and emerging markets' small businesses is vital for long-term economic growth and job creation in Egypt.
中文摘要
該出版物論述，軟實力與民間交流外交對於穩定美埃及關係至關重要，並主張應重新聚焦於私營部門的發展。分析援引了「埃及-美國企業基金」的歷史，證明刺激本地化的、科技驅動的經濟體，比傳統官方援助更能為穩定帶來韌性路徑。儘管近期開發援助有所削減，作者們強調支持草根創業努力和新興市場的小型企業，對於埃及的長期經濟增長和就業創造至關重要。
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