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 End of Hamas
English Summary
The analysis concludes that Hamas is functionally collapsed—militarily, politically, and economically—despite its continued efforts to project strength. Evidence points to the systematic destruction of its leadership structure by Israel, coupled with a critical loss of external support from key patrons like Iran and Qatar. This profound weakness means Hamas lacks the capacity to govern Gaza or mount a meaningful military challenge. Policymakers must recognize this collapse, shifting strategic focus away from containing armed resistance toward addressing local needs such as economic recovery and civilian safety.
中文摘要
分析結論指出，儘管哈馬斯持續試圖展現實力，但其在軍事、政治和經濟層面已處於功能性崩潰狀態。證據顯示，以色列系統性地摧毀了其領導結構，同時也使其失去了來自伊朗和卡達等關鍵贊助方的外部支持。這種深層次的虛弱意味著哈馬斯缺乏治理加沙或發起有意義軍事挑戰的能力。政策制定者必須認識到這一崩潰，將戰略重點從遏制武裝抵抗轉移至應對經濟復興和平民安全等地方需求。
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