Trump vows retribution, flagging support for Ukraine, and more.
Thursday Reads
January 4, 2024
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The Unstoppable Donald Trump?
by Jacob Heilbrunn
As Trump vows retribution, neither his political foes nor the courts appear able to impede him. Read it here.
Ukraine War in 2024: How Kyiv Can Improve Its Position Overall
by Ilan Berman
To sustain continued Western support, Kyiv needs to showcase its anti-corruption efforts, reject Chinese investment, and broaden the policy conversation. Read it here.
Joe Biden Should Stop Treating American Soldiers as Targets
by Doug Bandow
Some 900 Americans are stationed in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq for no apparent purpose other than offering a target to Iran and its proxies. Read it here.
The Politics of North Korea’s ICBM Program
by Bruce W. Bennett
Pyongyang's successful ICBM tests give South Koreans reason to question the reliability of the U.S. nuclear umbrella. Read it here.
Why Ukraine’s Breakthrough Operations Are So Difficult
by Thomas C. Greenwood
Russian forces have had nearly two years to prepare their fortifications along a front that stretches 600 miles. Read it here.