WSJ | Rahm Emanuel
The American military's global pre-eminence over the past quarter-century stemmed from critical failures, specifically the post-Vietnam morale crisis and the service-level integration issues exposed during the Grenada invasion. These shortcomings necessitated significant reforms, culminating in the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986, which overhauled the Pentagon's command structure. However, contemporary conflicts, particularly the wars in Ukraine and Iran, now underscore an urgent requirement for another fundamental revolution in the U.S. approach to armed conflict. The article argues that new forms of warfare have emerged since the last major reform in 1986, demanding immediate strategic adaptation to maintain military effectiveness and global leadership.
No comments:
Post a Comment