Sino-Iranian partnership, Seoul's diplomacy, and more.
Weekend Reads
September 16, 2023
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What Drives the Sino-Iranian Partnership?
by Ahmed S. Cheema
Opposition to Washington, energy dependence, and strategic investment have created a durable, if limited, partnership between Beijing and Tehran. Read it here.
Now Is the Time for Washington to Prove Seoul’s Decision Right
by Yejoon Chung
Washington must recognize that recent diplomatic achievements with South Korea are by no means assured. Read it here.
The Abraham Accords Three Years On
by Ed Husain
Israeli-Arab normalization remains a fount of hope for a troubled region. Read it here.
U.S. Partisan Divide Is Impairing Space Preparedness
by Brian Chow
To catch up to China’s recent gains in space, the United States must advance its space strategy beyond party politics. Read it here.
Ukraine’s Strongest Weapon Is Societal Resilience
by Monika Palotai & Kristóf György Veres
We recently visited the coastal city of Odesa in the country’s south. Our experience reinforces that Ukrainians’ greatest advantage is the capacity to soldier on despite a constant state of war. Read it here.