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 Again Delays Threat to Iran
English Summary
President Trump has extended his pause on threatening Iran's energy infrastructure until April 6, signaling an attempt at diplomacy amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. This delay has significant global economic implications, with projections of increased inflation and discussions about potentially diverting aid from Ukraine to the Middle East. Concurrently, international efforts are focused on securing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and maintaining support for Ukraine, highlighted by a new security cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine.
中文摘要
川普總統已將威脅伊朗能源基礎設施的暫停期限延長至4月6日，此舉標誌著在以色列與伊朗持續衝突中嘗試採取外交手段。這次延期對全球經濟產生重大影響，預計通脹將會加劇，並且引發了關於將援助從烏克蘭轉移至中東的討論。同時，國際社會正致力於確保霍爾木茲海峽的航運安全，並維持對烏克蘭的支持，沙特阿拉伯與烏克蘭之間新的安全合作協議即是明證。
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