Civilian Control of the Military Places
Provide a 300 word response to your instructor-assigned question.
QUESTION B: Civilian control of the military places the United States at a distinct disadvantage in a near peer conflict with China or Russia,” defend or refute this statement with references to the readings
Justify and support your answer using your experience and source support from the assigned readings.
Important
You must use 3 sources and at least 1-2 sources from class readings.
In-text citations must be done in accordance with College Style Guide attached and not APA.
Warfare Studies: Civilian Control of the Military Places
Name
Institution
Course
Professor/Instructor
Date
Warfare Studies: Civilian Control of the Military Places
Question: Civilian control of the military places the United States at a distinct disadvantage in a near peer conflict with China or Russia,” defend or refute this statement with references to the readings.
Response
In the face of near-peer confrontations with countries like China or Russia, civilian-military control has proven to be a strength rather than a liability for the United States. It is a cornerstone of democratic administration. A study by Kou (2017, 869) has presented the importance of efficient civilian control in expediting decision-making and improving coordination between political leadership and the military, refuting the notion that civilian rule may put a country at a disadvantage in military engagements. The efforts of Xi Jinping to bolster civilian rule