Rahm Emanuel Demands Pentagon Revolution
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- Rahm Emanuel called for a Pentagon 'revolution' in an op-ed, arguing the U.S. military must radically reform to meet modern warfare challenges
- Rahm Emanuel cited the wars in Ukraine and Iran as key evidence that current U.S. military strategy and structure are outdated and unprepared for contemporary conflict
- Rahm Emanuel emphasized the need for faster innovation, decentralized command, and greater integration of AI and drone technology in military operations
- Rahm Emanuel framed the push for reform as urgent, warning that failure to adapt risks strategic defeat against near-peer adversaries like China
Why it matters: Emanuel’s call targets core Pentagon operating principles—procurement, hierarchy, and tech adoption—whose inertia has long delayed modernization. If his pressure gains traction, defense contractors, military leadership, and Congress may face renewed demands to shift budgets and doctrine toward agile, tech-driven warfare, altering the trajectory of U.S. defense policy.
