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Parker, B. (2026, October 17). Generals Must Be Willing to Sacrifice Their Careers | Command Post. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/generals-must-be-willing-to-sacrifice
Parker, Benjamin. “Generals Must Be Willing to Sacrifice Their Careers | Command Post.” The Bulwark, 17 Oct. 2026, https://www.thebulwark.com/p/generals-must-be-willing-to-sacrifice.
Parker, Benjamin. “Generals Must Be Willing to Sacrifice Their Careers | Command Post.” The Bulwark, October 17, 2026. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/generals-must-be-willing-to-sacrifice.
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On October 17, 2026, The Bulwark published an article where Benjamin Parker interviewed military strategist Eliot Cohen about leadership in the military, focusing on lessons from historical figures like Churchill and conflicts such as those in Iraq and Afghanistan. The discussion centered on why wars can go wrong, recognizing victory, and learning from history regarding military strategy. The piece also touched on the dysfunction within Trump’s Pentagon and the tough choices facing military officers today.
The article is part of a series of discussions aimed at understanding effective leadership and strategic decision-making in challenging contexts like those encountered during the Iraq War and the Afghanistan conflict. Cohen draws parallels between contemporary challenges faced by generals and historical examples to underscore the importance of principled leadership, even if it means sacrificing one's career for the greater good.
