Biden's foreign policy legacy, Trump's approach to Taiwan, and more.
Thursday Reads
November 21, 2024
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Biden’s Foreign Policy Legacy: A Troubled Interregnum
by Robert A. Manning & Mathew Burrows
As the limits of U.S. power became more obvious, the Biden administration sought to perpetuate a fading primacy. Read it here.
Five Things the Trump Administration Should Do on Taiwan
by Shirley Martey Hargis & Elizabeth Freund Larus
Reaffirming Taiwan’s importance will be essential to any “peace through strength” foreign policy. Read it here.
Biden’s ATACMS Gambit on Ukraine Could Blow Up in America’s Face
by Daniel L. Davis
Long-range missiles alone will not change any dynamic on the battlefield—any more than the previous entry of Western tanks, armored personnel carriers, artillery pieces, air defense weapons, HIMARS systems, or even the vaunted F-16s. Read it here.
China's Maritime Moves in South America: A Wake-Up Call for U.S. Leadership
by James Holmes
Latin America merits attention in its own right, but it also represents a southerly vector in the U.S. strategic competition against China. Read it here.
“Drill, Baby, Drill” Won’t Bring a Flood of Crude
by Greg Priddy
While Trump may reverse Biden-era restrictions on public land drilling, most U.S. production occurs on private land or existing offshore leases, less influenced by federal policy. Read it here.