Post-9/11 Civil-Military Relations: Room for Improvement

Abstract

Civil-military relations between the president and his key military leaders carry significant implications for strategy making and war outcomes. Presidents and their national security team must prioritize properly developing that relationship. Civilian leaders must understand the various biases military leaders may harbor in different scenarios, while military leaders must present the president with genuine options, serving as professional advisors in the unequal dialogue. It is essential the next president bridge the civil-military gap thereby facilitating greater understanding and trust. Stronger bonds of confidence between principals and agents result in more effective organizations, as does the ability to figure out what works, why it works, and how to implement it.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2015
Accession Number
ADA625797

Entities

People

  • Bryan Groves
  • Thomas Sheppard

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Civil War
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Military Operations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Recreation
  • Security
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.