Peter Feaver Archives

Former military leaders criticized the election and the administration. That hurts the military’s reputation.

Peter Feaver and Jim Golby - May 14, 2021

Statements from retired generals can have an unintended impact, our surveys find

Jim Golby - September 9, 2020

But both campaigns want the public to think the military is on their side.

Zachary E. Griffiths and Michael Robinson - August 28, 2020

Retired military figures offer endorsements in every presidential election. But these testimonials may not have much effect.

Elizabeth N. Saunders - June 3, 2020

And he did it on TV, which will reach a broad audience

Carrie Lee - December 9, 2019

Firing a civilian Navy secretary – not a career military officer – averted a potential crisis.

Jim Golby - September 30, 2019

Statements by the JCS chairman can have a significant impact on public opinion.

Alice Friend - January 6, 2019

Over the holidays, President Trump lashed out at outgoing Defense

Alice Friend - November 5, 2018

The first few hundred U.S. troops arrived along the southern

Risa Brooks - February 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_54243" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Members of a military band rehearse

Elias Assaf and Christopher Gelpi - February 10, 2017

[caption id="attachment_53907" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters)[/caption] President Trump