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What does it mean?
There is no inherent conflict between the army and the president, and creating one artificially is unnecessary.
In plain terms
The army and president don’t naturally conflict; making one up is pointless.
What can you take from it?
Maintain healthy civil‑military relations without inventing disputes.

Where it applies

  • government briefings
  • policy meetings

Putting it to work

  • promote transparent communication
  • avoid politicizing the military

Questions to consider

  • What safeguards prevent artificial conflicts?
  • How can trust be built between leaders and the military?

Another view

In practice, tensions can arise from differing priorities.

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