BtH: Civil-Military Relations
During a special online edition of Beyond the Headlines (BtH), a panel of experts from BU, Marquette University, and the U.S. Air Force discussed civil-military relations.
Bacevich Discusses U.S. Military Withdraw from Germany on PBS NewsHour
Appearing on PBS NewsHour, Professor Bacevich argues that ending U.S. security commitment in Europe should be one part of rethinking our overall security posture.
Weinstein & LaBrique Write Op-Ed on White Nationalists in the U.S. Military
Lieutenant General Jack Weinstein shines a light on white nationalism in the U.S. military in a new BU Today op-ed.
Najam in NYT on Pre-Election Military Crackdown in Pakistan
Dean Adil Najam a campaign mounted by Pakistan’s military establishment against its critics in the media ahead of national elections.
Aftandilian in The Arab Weekly on U.S. Endgame in Syria
Gregory Aftandilian discusses the endgame of the United States military in a post-ISIS Syria.
Corgan in The Globe Post on Trump’s Generals
Prof. Michael Corgan discusses the strong foothold of the military in President Donald Trump’s administration.
Hare in Reuters on Cuban Military’s Role in Economy
Amb. Paul Hare discusses the involvement of the Cuban military in the country’s economy.
Wallace Delivers Talk at Military Conference
Wallace’s talk was entitled “The Gordian Knot — The Constitution, The Chaplaincy and 21st Century Warfare.”
Berger on Japan’s Commitment to Pacifism
Berger suggests that there is a subtle but significant shift in Japan’s military stance.
Wallace Speaks to the Canadian and U. S. Military
Pardee School Lecturer James C. “Jim” Wallace spoke to military representatives in the U. S. and Canada on the topic of religion.
Najam on Pakistan’s War Against Terror
Najam argues that Pakistan military is now committed to its new War on Terror (codenamed Zarb-e-Azb), but Pakistan society may not be ready for it.