Adm. Stavridis: U.S. Needs Hard & Soft Power for Security

The Trump Administration’s proposal to hike military expenditures at the expense of foreign assistance is being challenged by a group of former military leaders.

“We believe in the premise that the nation needs hard power (planes, tanks, warships, well trained combat troops) and soft power (diplomacy, strategic communications, foreign aid, disaster relief, literacy training) in order to create real security,” Admiral (ret.) James Stavridis tells The Cipher Brief.

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