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Jim Golby
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I've read this article by @profmusgrave 3 times. I can't muster a full thread, but I'm disappointed.It uses the "coup debate" as a cheap way to bash civ-mil experts. The
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I think this thread came from a good place, but I want to add a few thoughts because I think service members WILL be talking about yesterday's events -- and
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I think the opinion findings from our recent surveys are the most interesting parts of this @WarOnTheRocks piece.Here are highlights on the use of force, shared values, confidence, party, the
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There's no doubt I'm disappointed by the decision to nominate a recently-retired general for Secretary of Defense, but I'm also not surprised. My research suggested it was likely --
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There are many reasons:1. Weakens civilian control2. Creates bias due to closeness with officers & parochialism3. Retired GOs usually lack of right policy & political skills4. Heightens risks of politicization5.
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After a brief exchange with a colleague I deeply respect, I'm struck again by the lack of consensus about what we mean by "civilian control."For me, it's more than: (1)
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A theme from research on military and veteran attitudes is that there is more diversity than we assume.People want to deploy or don’t and support the use of force or
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I found out my college roommate died by suicide yesterday. He’s the 4th close friend I’ve lost this way. I’m heartbroken. I’m devastated for his wife &
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I'm grateful to @EvansRyan202 for publishing this piece. The @WarOnTheRocks editors always make my articles better.But, since Ryan cut my original conclusion based on the film, "The Princess Bride,"
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