As the commander of US Central Command, Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (ret.) oversaw some of the most important—and controversial—operations in modern US military history. His new book, The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century, provides a firsthand account of his experiences in command, focusing on three central themes: the crucial role of civilian control over the military; the unique challenges of being a combatant commander at the crossroads of policy, strategy, and operations; and the critical impact of leadership and decision-making.
Please join AEI’s Kenneth M. Pollack and Gen. McKenzie, now the executive director of University of South Florida’s Global and National Security Institute, for an honest assessment of US military leadership in one of the world’s most volatile regions.
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