Foreign Policy: US Army's battlefield dominance fails to secure strategic victory

An analysis in Foreign Policy argues that the U.S. Army's focus on conventional battlefield superiority has repeatedly failed to translate into political success, citing Vietnam, Afghanistan, and the Iran war as examples. The piece critiques the military's strategic approach, suggesting a need for reorientation. This is an opinion-driven analysis, not a factual report, but it reflects ongoing debates within defense circles about U.S. military effectiveness.