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.
Ukraine Turns the Tide
English Summary
The Foreign Affairs article, dated June 1, 2026, argues that Ukraine has successfully shifted the momentum in the war against Russia, marking a significant turning point. This shift is driven by Ukraine’s ability to mitigate the impact of manpower shortages through strategic reforms, including establishing larger corps and improving training standards, alongside advancements in combined arms tactics utilizing drones and artillery. Key evidence points to a decline in Russian combat effectiveness and an increase in Ukrainian tactical proficiency, evidenced by gains in Kupyansk and Huliaipole. Ultimately, Ukraine’s improved operational capabilities have reduced pressure on its forces and enabled a more favorable casualty exchange ratio, paving the way for potential cease-fire negotiations.
中文摘要
《外交事务》雜誌（2026年6月1日版）的文章認為，烏克蘭成功轉變了對抗俄羅斯戰爭的勢頭，標誌著一个重要的轉捩點。這種轉變源於烏克蘭通過戰略改革，包括建立更大的師團並提高訓練標準，以及利用無人機和火炮等協同兵種戰術的進步，成功緩解了人手短缺的影響。關鍵證據表明，俄羅斯作戰效能下降，而烏克蘭戰術熟練度提高，例如在庫皮揚斯克和胡利亞波爾的進攻取得了成效。最終，烏克蘭的改善作戰能力減輕了對其力量的壓力，並使傷亡交換比率更加有利，為潛在的停火談判鋪平了道路。
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