A nuclear-armed Japan, OPEC's point of declining returns, and more.

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** December 9, 2023
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Japan Is Destined to Have Nuclear Weapons
by Barry Gewen

The circumstances that served Japan so well following its defeat in World War II no longer exist. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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OPEC+ Reaches a Point of Declining Returns
by Greg Priddy

Oil production cuts no longer offer Saudi Arabia the fiscal windfall it seeks. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Russia Sides with Israel’s Mortal Enemies
by Ariel Cohen

Moscow is reverting to its old, Soviet-style anti-Israel and anti-Western stance in the Middle East. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The United States Must Prevent Ecuador’s Downward Spiral
by Andrew Song

With new President Daniel Noboa taking power, the United States should seize the opportunity to steer Ecuador away from China’s sphere of influence. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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George Washington and the Military Recruitment Crisis
by Andrew J. Bibb

The U.S. military’s recruitment issue has its roots in our drastically over-extended national security strategy. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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