Australian defense spending, Wagner's future, and more.

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** September 7, 2023
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Australia Is Becoming America’s Top Defense Partner
by Matthew C. Mai

Canberra is reorienting its grand strategy for long-term competition with China after decades of fighting alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan and Iraq. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The Slow Invasion of Belarus
by Kelly Alkhouli

President Alexander Lukashenko has bought some time for his regime—at the cost of Belarus’ national sovereignty. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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What is Wagner’s “Value Proposition” in Africa?
by J. Peter Pham

Even without the Wagner boss, the Kremlin will want to see the network survive and continue to exploit opportunities as they arise in Africa. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The Roots of Taiwanese Skepticism of American Commitment
by Yang Kuang-shun

A lack of trust plagues the U.S.-Taiwan relationship; both sides would benefit from more clarity and dialogue. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Africa’s Dual Battle with Progress and Chaos
by Ahmed Charai

With a recent wave of coups, Africa's democratic and prosperous trajectory is at risk. Can the United States help the continent correct this course? Read it here ([link removed]) .

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