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.
Iran Embraces a Forever War
English Summary
Foreign Affairs’ article, dated June 2, 2026, posits that Iran has adopted a strategy of embracing a ‘forever war’ against the United States, prioritizing conflict over diplomacy. This shift is driven by a belief that sustained engagement, particularly through actions like closing the Strait of Hormuz and exploiting divisions among U.S. allies, enhances Iran’s international influence and positions it as a key player in a multipolar world. Evidence suggests this strategy is fueled by a hardline regime solidified by the recent devastation of Iranian infrastructure and the resulting shift in internal power dynamics. Consequently, the United States and its allies are increasingly forced to accommodate Iran’s demands, recognizing its leverage and seeking a resolution to the ongoing crisis.
中文摘要
《外交事務》雜誌（2026年6月2日發布）的文章認為，伊朗已採取一種‘永久戰爭’的戰略，旨在對美國進行長期對抗，優先考慮衝突而非外交。這種轉變源於伊朗相信，通過持續的干預，尤其是如關閉霍爾木茲海峽並利用美國盟友之間的分歧等行動，能夠提升伊朗的國際影響力，並使其在多極化世界中扮演關鍵角色。證據表明，這種戰略受到近期伊朗基礎設施遭受嚴重破壞以及由此產生的內部權力格局轉變所推動。因此，美國及其盟友越來越被迫接受伊朗的要求，承認其勢力，並尋求解決目前持續的危機。
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