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