OPEC+'s handwringing, the battle for Georgia's democracy, and more.
Thursday Reads
December 5, 2024
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OPEC+ Has Painted Itself Into a Corner
by Greg Priddy
Will the energy cartel choose to feel the pain of lower prices now or postpone the unwinding of production cuts yet again in the hopes of a surge in demand growth? Read it here.
What Made North Korea Send Boots on the Ground to Russia?
by Jakob Hallgren
The North Korean troop deployment to Russia has made Donald Trump's ambitions for big bang dealmaking more complicated. Read it here.
Winning the Battle for Georgia’s Democracy: A Call for U.S. Leadership
by Batu Kutelia & Vasil Sikharulidze
The United States has long championed democracy and human rights around the world. Georgia’s fight is no different. Read it here.
Is Australia Hedging Again? Not Really.
by Jagannath Panda, Richard Ghiasy & Julie Yu-Wen Chen
Australia is betting on a multi-partner and multi-sector whole-of-nation approach to its security. Read it here.
How to Beat China in the Quest for AI Dominance
by Jack Burnham & Thomas Carroll
The next administration must recognize that getting ahead in the AI race will both protect U.S. national security and stem the global spread of authoritarianism. Read it here.