Michael Robinson
Army Strategist | Stanford PhD |
Adjunct Associate @GeorgetownCSS |
Fmr Asst Prof @westpointsosh.bsky.social (all views own, not DoD ); civil-military relations.
Author of Dangerous Instrument: Political Polarization & US Civil Military Relations
Adjunct Associate @GeorgetownCSS |
Fmr Asst Prof @westpointsosh.bsky.social (all views own, not DoD ); civil-military relations.
Author of Dangerous Instrument: Political Polarization & US Civil Military Relations
The American public are skeptical of using the military to respond to domestic disruptions, though views differ by party affiliationblogs.lse.ac.uk When we consider how US military force is used, we tend to think of this in the context of operations overseas. But what does the US public think about using the military domestically? In new resea…
The American public are skeptical of using the military to respond to domestic disruptions, though views differ by party affiliationblogs.lse.ac.uk When we consider how US military force is used, we tend to think of this in the context of operations overseas. But what does the US public think about using the military domestically? In new resea…
The American public are skeptical of using the military to respond to domestic disruptions, though views differ by party affiliationblogs.lse.ac.uk When we consider how US military force is used, we tend to think of this in the context of operations overseas. But what does the US public think about using the military domestically? In new resea…
Why Nicholas Kristof Is Wrong on Immigrationsubstack.com There are arguments for why Biden should curb immigration. Kristof ain't making them.
Social Science of War: Public Opinion and the Use of Force - Modern War Institutemwi.westpoint.edu Every four years, Americans choose a new commander-in-chief. US presidents have significant authority to use force, manage a global network of alliances and partnerships, as well as direct American gr...
Official US Navy Special Forces page draws backlash for ringing in Pride month: 'Navy SEALs have gone woke'www.foxnews.com The Facebook account for Navy Special Warfare celebrated the beginning of "pride month," causing backlash on social media.
Virginia school board restores Confederate names • Virginia Mercuryvirginiamercury.com Proud and satisfied, or sad and embarrassed.However citizens of the commonwealth view Shenandoah County’s recent decision, Virginia appears to be the first in the nation to restore Confederate school ...
I’m from the Government, and I’m Here to Help: Public Perceptions of Coercive State Power | American Political Science Review | Cambridge Corewww.cambridge.org I’m from the Government, and I’m Here to Help: Public Perceptions of Coercive State Power
Dr. Lindsay Cohn - Public opinion and the use of state coercive forceyoutu.be We know a fair amount about what shapes US public attitudes towards military operations abroad, but very little about attitudes toward the domestic use of th...
Ex-Officials Urge Curbing Presidential Power to Deploy Troops on U.S. Soilwww.nytimes.com The bipartisan group says the point is not about Donald J. Trump’s desire to invoke the Insurrection Act, but rather that current law gives all presidents too much unfettered power.
United Daughters of the Confederacy Lose Tax-Exempt Status on the Anniversary of Robert E. Lee's Surrender at Appomattoxopen.substack.com UPDATE: It looks like I may have jumped the gun just a bit. The legislature is required to consider the governor’s recommendations. Either way, the larger point of this post stands on its own. The fac...
The Creeping Politicization of the U.S. Militarywww.foreignaffairs.com How Republicans’ loyalty tests erode national security.
Generally Speaking: Assessing Political Speech by Retired General and Flag Officerswww.lawfaremedia.org Do retired generals think they should speak out on political issues? Most favor restraint—but how much and when is up for debate.
Generally Speaking: Assessing Political Speech by Retired General and Flag Officerswww.lawfaremedia.org Do retired generals think they should speak out on political issues? Most favor restraint—but how much and when is up for debate.
Dr. Lindsay Cohn - Public opinion and the use of state coercive forceyoutu.be We know a fair amount about what shapes US public attitudes towards military operations abroad, but very little about attitudes toward the domestic use of th...
Dr. Lindsay Cohn - Public opinion and the use of state coercive forceyoutu.be We know a fair amount about what shapes US public attitudes towards military operations abroad, but very little about attitudes toward the domestic use of th...
Texas National Guard faces off against federal government in fight over razor wirewww.independent.co.uk Dispute over razor wire has transformed a political fight into a physical standoff between state and federal governments
Episode 675: The Allied State of Play at Sea with Kori Schakewww.spreaker.com From moving grain to the world markets from the Black Sea to global trade through the Red Sea, and the People’s Republic of China’s unabashed bullying of The Philippines and the nations surroundin...
Top US general faces tough task of assuring Europe of Ukraine support | Reuterswww.reuters.com Air Force General Charles Q. Brown, on his first trip as the top U.S. general, needs to convince European allies that Washington is committed to supporting Ukraine, despite political chaos in Congress...
SHIFTING GROUND: POLARIZATION AND THE MILITARY - War Room - U.S. Army War Collegewarroom.armywarcollege.edu Political polarization among U.S. citizens is higher than it has been in decades, and that has to have an effect on a representative military.