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American Civil-Military Relations Basics: Partisan and Political

 A couple of weeks ago, I got into a running skeet spat because I argued we ought not valorize a military member for protesting the Trump administration while in uniform.  I argued...

The Book About the U.S. Military That Everyone Should Be Reading Now

Kori Schake’s ‘The State and the Soldier’ is the discussion on civilian control of the military that this moment requires.

Crowdsourcing Civ-Mil Violations

I am looking for help: with the help of a fantastic RA, Alireza Mamdouhi, I have created a googlesheet to crowdsource a list of violations of American Civil-Military Relations norm...

A Year Later: The Stakes of Ordering Military Personnel to Police American Streets

One year since Trump sent the National Guard to LA, a new report warns military deployments for domestic policing produce escalation, disillusionment, and politicization. The post...

When Modesty Is Not a Virtue: Learned Defence Expertise is Real

 I read a terrific piece by my partner in crime (I am sure some members of some legislatures will consider our latest book* criminal due to our discussion of their, um, lack of rel...

The Politicization of the U.S. Military Did Not Start With Trump

Nostalgia about the U.S. armed forces being above the partisan fray is not borne out by history.

Who Do Members of the Military Serve? 

A Memorial Day look at a military recruitment crisis in a country being feasted on by transnational capital. 

Chávez’s Civic-Military Union: Another Collapsing Legacy

One founding promise of the Bolivarian State failed for good when the critical hours after the earthquake put it to the test

German Minister for cohesion between armed forces and public

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius called for greater cohesion between society and the armed forces on Saturday, as the country marked Bundeswehr Day in honour of the German m...

Religion in the Military

On the impossibility of neutral classifications

Donovan’s Deep Dives: Taiwanese society’s curious relationship with the military

Off the news: U.S., China pursue military diplomacy

U.S. and Chinese military officials met in Hawaii last week, holding talks focused on “reducing the risk of unsafe and unprofessional encounters” in the Western Pacific. The U.S. I...

In Support of Those Who Serve in Our Military–And Especially Those Who Make the Ultimate Sacrifice

As I reflect today on our current war-torn world and those who have lost their lives in military service for our country in and outside conflict zones, I also am preparing for time...

‘Poor kids join the SDF’ remark reflects deeper debate over Japan’s military

The statement by a CDP lawmaker exposed a widening gap between public support for the SDF and the political debates that continue to shape Japan's civil-military relations.

Thoughts for Judge Advocates in Challenging Times

Former JAGs provide principles to guide U.S. military lawyers as the U.S. armed forces faces unprecedented legal and ethical pressures. The post Thoughts for Judge Advocates in Cha...

Kelly Earley: Militarism might be Ireland’s next economic disaster

From the crash to housing, each generation has lived through political failures in Ireland. Let’s not sleepwalk into militarisation and abandoning our neutrality.

Civilian casualty claims undermine air operations legitimacy, CAS warns

Chief of Air Staff warns that civilian harm claims undermine NAF operations. Learn how civilian harm mitigation is vital for public trust and military legi Read More: https://punc...

Fired ex-Joint Chiefs chairman warns against politicizing the military in new essay

Fired ex-Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Charles Q. Brown warns against politicizing military: "What is starting to happen now, it is not about merit. All of these people who are being...

With the Military Ascendant, Is This the End for Imran Khan?

The rapid consolidation of power by Field Marshal Asim Munir has the PTI reconsidering its options – and the controversial “charter of democracy.”

Congress Can Act Now on U.S. DoD Inspector’s Report Revealing Violations of Civilian Harm Policy and Law

A Defense Department Inspector General report shows the Pentagon’s failure to prioritize congressionally mandated civilian protection mechanisms amid U.S. military action. The post...

Army should stay out of politics’ – Sinkamba

  …says barracks need stewardship, not political visibility as unpaid suppliers struggle to sustain their businesses and families By NATION REPORTER ZAMBIA Army Commander Lieutenan...

Understanding The Divide Between Patriotism And Blind Loyalty

As a young man growing up in the 1990s, I had the rare privilege of coming under the mentorship of one of Nigeria’s most accomplished military officers and elder statesmen, the lat...

Serving Together, Governed Separately: Why India’s CAPFs Need A Common

Every day, thousands of personnel from India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) stand guard at the nation’s borders, protect critical infrastructure, combat insurgency, respond...

How Congress Can Regulate Military Promotions After Trump v. Slaughter

To restore transparency and accountability, Congress should reform the statutory authorities to remove officers from promotion lists and delay promotions. The post How Congress Can...