Pentagon upheaval after Driscoll resignation | DW News

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The resignation of US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has added to uncertainty inside the Pentagon. Seen as a champion of military modernization and reportedly at odds with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Driscoll leaves a vacuum at the top of the Army, which now lacks both a Senate-confirmed civilian secretary and military chief. Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution joins us to assess the implications. #usa #army #pentagon #dwcurrentaffairs Chapters: 0:00 Dan Driscoll Resignation: What Happened? 1:09 Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon Power Struggle 3:23 Is the US Army Losing Top Talent? 4:27 Ukraine Lessons, China and Military Modernization 6:12 Pentagon Critics Face Growing Pressure 7:45 China’s Rise or Pentagon Dysfunction: Which Is Worse? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/d

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