Takeaways from the Biden-Xi meeting, the future of nuclear strategy, and more.

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** November 18, 2023
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The Joe Biden-Xi Jinping Summit: Nothing Accomplished?
by Paul Heer

Despite Washington and Beijing’s apparent satisfaction with the meeting, the tensions at the heart of the relationship show no signs of abating. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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U.S.-China Summit: Did Joe Biden Get Anything from Xi?
by Dov S. Zakheim

Biden may have been basking in the afterglow of the meeting, but it is unclear how much he actually accomplished. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Nuclear Strategy “Through a Glass Darkly”
by Lawrence J. Korb & Stephen Cimbala

More nuclear weapons do not necessarily mean greater security, and a trade-off between next-generation conventional and nuclear weapons is almost inevitable unless defense budgets are completely open-ended. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Iran and Gaza Escalation
by Assaf Zoran

Although Iran may or may not have orchestrated the initial Hamas terrorist attack, Tehran has a significant role in this conflict and a deep influence over its escalation potential. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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A Digital Iron Curtain?
by Luke Rodeheffer

The Kremlin’s policies restricting internet usage likely won't succeed, but they should still concern those who care about a free and open internet. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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