Author Archive
Gregory D. Foster
Professor, National Defense University
Gregory D. Foster is a professor at the National Defense University, a West Point graduate, and a decorated Vietnam War veteran. The views expressed here are his own.
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The US military must prepare for a second Trump presidency
His re-election could have profound effects on civil-military relations.
- Gregory D. Foster
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When Lippy Generals Challenge Civilian Control
Was Air Force Gen. Minihan’s memo dangerous or just dumb?
- Gregory D. Foster
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What Lessons Can We Learn From Russia’s War on Ukraine?
Better to learn now than to doom ourselves to repeat history.
- Gregory D. Foster
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Biden’s Interim National Security Guidance Is a Good, If Small, First Step
Next come the big questions: what is America’s current status, and where do we want to go?
- Gregory D. Foster
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We Have Met the Enemy, and It Is Us: Restoring American Power
Getting the nation’s house in order — restoring our integrity and dignity — is a precondition for reestablishing our standing in the world.
- Gregory D. Foster
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The Real Problem With 'Politicizing the Military'
The Constitution says nothing of civilian control of the military or its expected political neutrality. How we protect those traditions needs more attention than ever.
- Gregory D. Foster
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The Military We Have Vs. The Military We Need
We only pretend to build armed forces to confront the threats we face.
- Gregory D. Foster
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The National Defense Strategy Is No Strategy
It’s closer to a call for a new Cold War.
- Gregory D. Foster
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Why the Founding Fathers Would Object to Today’s Military
Today’s endless, undeclared and increasingly secret use of U.S. force is exactly what the founding fathers feared most. By Gregory D. Foster
- Gregory D. Foster