Risa Brooks

Risa Brooks, Michael Robinson, and Heidi A. Urben December 9, 2020

Biden has picked a retired general for defense secretary. Here’s why it matters.

The move marks back-to-back administrations tapping retired generals to fill high-level government positions

Risa Brooks August 23, 2017

Trump breaks these 3 rules about how U.S. presidents relate to the military

Risa Brooks February 16, 2017

What should U.S. military leaders do if the president provokes a major international crisis?