The hidden war over Taiwan, the day after in Ukraine, and more.

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** August 1, 2024
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The Hidden War Over Taiwan
by Robert Spalding III & Ramon Marks

Without firing a shot, China is already waging war against Taiwan, and it is winning. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Ukraine: The Day After
by Max Primorac

Rebuilding the country and breaking Russia’s stranglehold will require a massive infusion of private investment and across-the-board economic reforms. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Joe Biden’s Legacy Never Recovered from the Afghan Withdrawal
by James Cook

Despite his best efforts, the president could not escape from the stigma of “strategic failure.” Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Iran’s New President Is Not a Reformist
by Meir Javedanfar & Aykan Erdemir

Newly inaugurated Masoud Pezeshkian has no intention of curtailing Tehran’s sponsorship of terrorism. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Excessive Defense Spending Is Counterproductive
by Benjamin Giltner

The current rates of defense spending are neither increasing military effectiveness nor helping the economy’s long-run prospects. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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