Reforming the Pentagon for High-Intensity Warfare

This chapter explores the urgent need for reforms within the Pentagon as it shifts focus from counterinsurgency operations to potential high-intensity conflicts, especially regarding Taiwan. It discusses the challenges of bureaucratic resistance, procurement difficulties, and the implications of Senate confirmation hearings for military leadership, amid concerns about accountability and expertise. The chapter also examines the evolving relationship between the U.S. and China, highlighting the need for new strategies in the face of ongoing superpower rivalry.