Why Iran sent the Houthis to war, Ukraine’s post-war military, and more.
Weekend Reads
December 23, 2023
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Why Iran Sent the Houthis to War Against Israel
by Arman Mahmoudian
Tehran is signaling to its adversaries the potential chaos that could engulf the region if its proxies are mobilized. Read it here.
U.S. Leaders Should Take Israel’s Threats Against Lebanon Seriously
by Alexander Langlois
Washington should take note of the risks of another Israel-Hezbollah war and pressure Israeli officials against any invasion of Lebanon. Read it here.
Can the U.S. Military Avoid Another Middle East War?
by Chris Kobel
Multiple presidential administrations have sought to minimize the U.S. military’s presence in the Middle East, only to be drawn back in by sporadic regional security concerns. Read it here.
Ukraine’s Post-War Military: The Case for Professionalism
by Max Z. Margulies & Laura Samotin
Continuing a mass conscription policy may damage Ukrainian security in the long run. Read it here.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Eurasia’s Forgotten Conflict
by Mark Temnycky
With Azerbaijan’s establishment of control over Nagorno-Karabakh now complete, questions remain about refugees now settling in Armenia. Read it here.