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President Trump's renaming of the Pentagon reflects a shift toward prioritizing military power over diplomacy, with the Pentagon budget vastly exceeding the State Department's, officials said.
- On September 30, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called together numerous generals, admirals, and senior military leaders at Quantico, Virginia, urging them to align with his vision or leave the service.
- This meeting took place shortly after President Trump issued an executive directive on September 5 that changed the Department of Defense’s name to the Department of War, marking a shift toward a more overtly militaristic stance.
- Hegseth announced a 10-point plan enforcing mandatory physical fitness regardless of rank and requiring combat roles to meet the highest male standards, dismissing diversity and inclusion efforts.
- Experts and critics argue that the U.S.'s frequent use of military force has often undermined national security and credibility, with Secretary Hegseth emphasizing the importance of focusing on national defense rather than cultural or identity issues.
- This reshaping of military culture implies a shift toward a 'warrior ethos' emphasizing strength and meritocracy but may reduce diversity and escalate militarism.
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Hegseth 'warrior ethos' mistakes military might for true security
Hundreds of generals and admirals are to converge on Quantico, Virginia, today, September 30, 2025, after being summoned from across the globe by their boss, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. While Hegseth has not formally announced the purpose of the meeting, The New York Times reports that it will cover “aspects of what he calls a […] The post Hegseth ‘warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security appeared first on Asia Times.
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