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Democracy and Defense: Polarization and Politicization in Today’s Force
The USAWC Civil-Military Relations Center is a leader in research and thought about the ways in which polarization and politicization impact military effectiveness, non-partisan norms, and strategy-making.
Publications
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Events
FACULTY WORKSHOP SERIES
Dr. Sharon Weiner
American University
SEPT 7
FACULTY WORKSHOP SERIES
MAJ Michael Robinson
US Army
SEPT 21
FACULTY WORKSHOP SERIES
COL Todd Schmidt, PhD
Army University Press
NOV 9
Podcasts and Outreach
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COMMENTARY
What the Jan 6 hearings did and didn’t say about the military
Carrie A. Lee
July 22, 2022
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COMMENTARY
Let’s educate service members on professional ethos, not just extremism
Marybeth Ulrich
June 6, 2021
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COMMENTARY
LTC Vindman’s retirement will hurt military effectiveness. Here’s why
Carrie A. Lee
July 9, 2020