Diplomacy in Ukraine, nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, and more.
Thursday Reads
June 15, 2023
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Beijing’s Return to Grandeur Will Not Be a Smooth Ride
by Jon Yuan Jiang
With the Russian army bogged down in its invasion of Ukraine, Beijing has taken initiatives to fill in the power vacuum in the post-Soviet region. Read it here.
Talking to Russia Isn’t Rewarding Aggression; It’s Exploiting Weakness
by Kyle Haynes
Russia's weakness presents a unique opportunity to work toward a regional security order that is broadly favorable to the U.S., its allies, and Ukraine. Read it here.
America’s Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Has Created the Problem It Was Designed to Solve
by Michael Hewitt
Washington’s inconsistent approach to nuclear nonproliferation in the Middle East has created problems that could have been avoided. Read it here.
Biden Must Heed JFK’s Lessons on Rolling Back Nuclear Dangers
by Matthew Bunn
On its 60th anniversary, Americans ought to remember President John F. Kennedy's "A Strategy of Peace" speech and the positive diplomatic efforts it unleashed. Read it here.
Congress Should Compel Global Divestment from China’s Slave Labor
by Michael Stumo
Creating a stark choice between American investment and forced labor operations is the best way to combat modern slavery in China. Read it here.