Patrolling for Taiwan deterrence, Libya's unity government, and more.
Thursday Reads
September 5, 2024
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Patrolling for Taiwan Deterrence
by Lawrence J. Korb
By re-establishing the Taiwan Patrol Force, the United States can conduct more frequent and more regular sea and air patrols throughout the straits. Read it here.
Libya’s Unity Government Is Living on Borrowed Time
by Joshua Yaphe
Elections have never been in the interests of any of Libya’s power brokers and will likely remain postponed indefinitely. Read it here.
Marine Corps Force Design: A Smart U.S. Plan to Counter China
by James Holmes
General Eric Smith, the new Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, has reaffirmed his commitment to adapting the service for island warfare in the Western Pacific. Read it here.
An Indian Ocean Strategy Is Key to Prevailing Over China
by Kaush Arha & James Himberger
A comprehensive Indian Ocean strategy will not only bolster U.S. national security but also act as a force multiplier for critical alliances and partnerships across the wider region. Read it here.
How Great Power Competition Undermines Global Stability
by Andrew Hyde
Zero-sum approaches to international and transnational issues will only exacerbate them. Read it here.