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 Paradox of Wartime Commerce
English Summary
The article highlights the urgent strategic debate over 'de-risking' the U.S. economy from China's potential leverage. Advocates argue that continued reliance on Chinese supply chains, exemplified by the 2025 rare-earth metal export block, poses an existential threat to the U.S. economy during a crisis. Therefore, policy must prioritize reviving domestic industries and implementing 'friend-shoring' strategies. This shift is crucial for securing critical resources and building resilient, allied supply chains to mitigate geopolitical economic shocks.
中文摘要
本文重點探討了關於「去風險化」美國經濟，以應對中國潛在影響力的迫切戰略辯論。倡議者認為，持續依賴中國供應鏈，例如以「2025年稀土金屬出口禁令」為例，在危機時期對美國經濟構成生存威脅。因此，政策必須將優先順序放在振興國內產業，並實施「友邦化」（friend-shoring）戰略。這種轉型對於確保關鍵資源，並建立有韌性、由盟友組成的供應鏈，以緩解地緣政治經濟衝擊至關重要。
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