Warmaking and the Citizen’s Stake

The transition to an all-volunteer US military has reduced democratic accountability by distancing most citizens from the human and political costs of war. This enables presidents to deploy force with limited public scrutiny, contributing to the expansion of executive power.

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Journal
Current History
Published
2026-08-26
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1525/curh.2026.125.874.25
Primary Topic
Gender, Security, and Conflict
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Warmaking and the Citizen’s Stake

Robert Thomas
Current History
Gender, Security, and Conflict
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Warmaking and the Citizen’s Stake

Robert Thomas
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Abstract

The transition to an all-volunteer US military has reduced democratic accountability by distancing most citizens from the human and political costs of war. This enables presidents to deploy force with limited public scrutiny, contributing to the expansion of executive power.

Current HistoryVol. 125(874)
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Gender, Security, and Conflict
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