A wider war in the Middle East, Taiwan's election, and more.
Weekend Reads
January 6, 2024
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Is a Wider War About to Break Out in the Middle East?
by Jacob Heilbrunn
With both Netanyahu and Khamenei in a weak position, the Biden administration should maintain its efforts to avoid war in Lebanon. Read it here.
What Does Taiwan's Election Mean for Defense Against China?
by Ethan Kessler
Party splits in the Kuomintang over defense policy are illustrative of Taiwan's gaping military dilemmas. Read it here.
Ukraine Needs More M1 Abrams Tanks Now
by Dan Goure
Providing sufficient M1 Abrams tanks now would help Ukraine repel Russian attacks over the winter and set it up for a more vigorous spring offensive. Read it here.
Understanding the Franco-Indian Relationship
by Don McLain Gill
While India has significantly strengthened its ties with major European countries over the past few years, the France-India time-tested partnership stands out. Read it here.
In Sanctions Enforcement, Follow Central-Asia’s Middle Corridor
by Dana Masalimova
As the Suez Canal becomes a new front in the Israel-Hamas conflict, geopolitics is casting a shadow over the international trade landscape. Read it here.