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.
Intraparty tensions shape the 2026 midterm primary landscape
English Summary
The article argues that the 2026 primary season serves as a critical barometer for internal party cohesion, determining the political landscape for the 2028 presidential cycle. Key evidence highlights the Republican struggle between the MAGA wing and traditional conservatives, testing the limits of Trump's influence in various state primaries. Simultaneously, the Democratic party is grappling with tensions between its moderate and progressive factions, as seen in recent special and state elections. Ultimately, the success or failure of these intraparty battles will dictate the platforms and candidates that enter the general election, signaling whether the parties can unify or if deep divisions will jeopardize their electoral viability.
中文摘要
本文論述，2026年的初選賽季是衡量內部黨派凝聚力的關鍵指標，並將決定2028年總統大選的政治格局。關鍵證據顯示，共和黨內部正經歷「MAGA」派系與傳統保守派之間的掙扎，這在各州初選中檢驗了川普影響力的極限。與此同時，民主黨也正應對其溫和派與進步派之間日益加深的緊張關係，這在最近的特別和州級選舉中尤為明顯。最終，這些黨內鬥爭的成敗，將決定進入大選的平台和候選人，預示著兩黨能否實現團結，抑或深層的分歧將危及它們的選舉生存能力。
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