How Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, the New National Security Advisor, Thinks about Future War
John Amble | February 22, 2017
How Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, the New National Security Advisor, Thinks about Future War
When President Donald Trump named Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his new national security advisor, many celebrated the choice, particularly in the context of the tumultuous and remarkably short tenure of his predecessor, retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn. Since the announcement, very specific forms of praise he has earned over a distinguished military career have taken center stage in media coverage: he is “a soldier’s soldier,” “a warrior-thinker,” and in a nod to perceived instability among the administration, “a certified, card-carrying grown-up.” From his impressive performance as a troop commander in the First Gulf War’s Battle of 73 Easting to his leadership during the 2005 Battle of Tal Afar and beyond, his military career has been marked by achievement and well-deserved accolades.
McMaster is best known for his book, Dereliction of Duty, in which he sharply criticizes the political leadership of the Lyndon Johnson administration for its prioritization of domestic political considerations over sound strategic thinking—and more noteworthy, senior military officials for their apparent acquiescence in their own marginalization. His book creates a unique backdrop for his coming tenure working every day just steps from the Oval Office.
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