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