Governing the Military

A brief but historically informed text intended for students of the presidency or national security, Governing the Military addresses the gamut of challenges a new US president faces as commander-in-chief.

Andrew L. Stigler is Associate Professor of National Security Affairs at the United States Naval War College.

Introduction 1 The Military's Role: Society and Congress 2 The Peacetime Military 3 Counterterrorism and Drone Warfare 4 The Crucible of Crisis 5 The Decision for War 6 Strategic Change in Wartime 7 The Task of Postwar Reconstruction Conclusion