Politicization

Prof. Risa Brooks (Marquette) has written a thought-provoking essay for War on the Rocks on steps that can be taken to address the danger of politicization of the armed forces. Among her suggestions:

It might also be appropriate for Congress and civilian defense officials to consider changing laws or Defense Department regulations to make it harder for politicians to use military resources or uniformed personnel in particular partisan settings or contexts, such as during political campaigns. Other measures might involve further limiting how non-active service members, such as those in the reserves and National Guard, can use photographs in uniform and their ranks and titles in campaign advertisements.