The national intelligence community has seemingly been sidelined from Trump’s Iran war decisions – a far cry from previous administrations, writes a former National Security Council member.
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History tells us that a lack of understanding of war on the part of US presidents has often causec friction with their military commanders.
On Veterans Day, a look at how the Trump administration views diversity as a symptom of ‘woke’ culture rather than as a long-standing practice driven by the nature of the all-volunteer force.
Military personnel at all levels are now facing the question of whether they will stand up for the military’s independent role in maintaining the integrity and stability of American democracy.
The highest-ranking military officer in the country, the chairman has no direct command authority. His role is as a presidential adviser rather than a decision-maker.
Donald Trump has history on his side when he muses about the US acquiring Greenland. That idea was proposed by military brass in a memorandum almost 70 years ago.
The country is not completely rudderless, even if many senior officials are quarantining to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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