Israel’s retaliation dilemma, Ukraine aid, and more.
Thursday Reads
April 18, 2024
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Israel’s Retaliation Dilemma
by Greg Priddy
Even if regional conflict is avoided, Israel’s freedom of action against Iran may be effectively curtailed in the future. Read it here.
Benjamin Netanyahu Is Pushing for War With Iran
by Jon Hoffman
The Israeli prime minister has a history of encouraging Washington to get involved in Middle Eastern conflicts. Read it here.
On Ukraine Aid, Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries Must Do the Right Thing
by Dov S. Zakheim
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to separate Ukraine and Israel’s military aid faces several key challenges from both sides of the aisle. Read it here.
Tehran’s Retaliation Logic
by Arman Mahmoudian
The primary objective of Iran’s April 13 strike could have been to restore what they perceive as deterrence with Israel rather than initiate further escalation. Read it here.
Ukraine’s Mediation Wars: The West vs. the Global South
by Eugene Chausovsky
Mediation could be an important harbinger of not only the evolution and outcome of the war but also the international system as a whole. Read it here.
