Commentary
The ideological upheaval in the United States between traditional liberalism and progressivism introduces a major peril for the U.S. military.
There is the danger that the officers and enlisted service members are forced to adapt to progressive ideology rather than sustain their professional autonomy. The loss of a professional focus on military art and science due to progressive demands on the services is a grave mistake for the United States.
The historical examples of the French and Bolshevik Revolutions provide insight into how these changes impact military performance and how military effectiveness may decline precipitously if the civilian and military leadership becomes politicized.
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