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