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Character Under Fire: Gen. Stanley McChrystal on the Costs of Conviction

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Military Focus and Civilian Oversight: The Need for Balance

This chapter explores the vital connection between military operations and civilian oversight, stressing the ongoing need to evaluate military goals. It uses the analogy of a baseball pitcher to underscore the necessity for intervention and transparency, highlighting the risks of unwavering commitment to potentially failing missions.

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