Pentagon Power Struggle and Global Shifts | Global News

The U.S. military is caught in a double bind: scrambling to manage escalating tensions with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz while wrestling with a seismic cultural overhaul inside the Pentagon led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. High-profile departures—including Dan Driscoll, top Army civilian leader—signal deepening rifts over reform pace and direction. Hegseth’s push to purge “woke” initiatives and revive a “warrior spirit” has sparked backlash from lawmakers and allies, as resources are redirected toward the Gulf at the expense of Europe and Asia. Critics warn this reshuffling weakens global alliances and creates strategic vulnerabilities, even as the White House insists the military remains fully capable and confident in Hegseth’s leadership.

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