Tag #Combat Roles

What are the immediate impacts of Defense Secretary Hegseth's controversial views on women in combat, and how do they affect the morale and operational readiness of the US military?

In the US, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's past statements questioning the combat effectiveness of women in the military have sparked controversy. His confirmation hearing saw him facing accusations of denigrating female service members, despite claiming women would have access to combat roles if standards remained high. Similarly, in India, a leaked internal review criticizing female commanding officers for lacking empathy has ignited a national debate.