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Weekend Reads
February 3, 2024
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America’s Allies Must Share the Security Load
by Ramon Marks
Without greater military commitment from allies, the United States will not have the resources to continue facing multiple global threats. Read it here.
New Myths About America’s Role in the Ukraine War
by Alexei Sobchenko
Arguments for American responsibility for the war in Ukraine tend to give undue credit to Russian narratives. Read it here.
The U.S. Is Repeating Cold War Mistakes with Iran
by Paul R. Pillar
The notion of Iran as a prime mover—the initiator of regional evil—is just as misleading as it was with the USSR during the Cold War. Read it here.
Will Artificial Intelligence Lead to War?
by Patrick M. Cronin & Audrey Kurth Cronin
The impact of generative AI on Asian deterrence is not well understood and may create greater risks of conflict. Read it here.
Central Asia’s Quiet Rise
by Carlos Roa
Though long considered a part of Russia’s sphere of influence, Central Asia has become a crucial battleground for great power competition in the twenty-first century. Washington ought to pay attention. Read it here.