Crisis, Agency, and Law in US Civil-Military Relations

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Focusing on the dynamics of American civil-military relations, the book offers a methodical approach to evaluating the interactions between military leaders and political authorities. It highlights the lack of objective criteria for assessing these critical relationships, which are often obscured from public view. By analyzing the roles and responsibilities of both civilians and military personnel, the author examines their duties and perceived shortcomings in various contexts, shedding light on the complexities of governance and military advice in both peace and wartime.