Expert Warns of Eroding Military Professionalism Amid Pentagon Turmoil

A security analyst argues that recent upheaval at the Pentagon, including the removal of experienced officials and a focus on political loyalty, points to a deeper shift in the US military's institutional culture. Dafydd Townley of the University of Portsmouth suggests these changes could weaken the military's capacity to evaluate strategy and challenge political authority. The discussion highlights a growing climate of fear within the Defense Department.