America’s South China Sea strategy, the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, and more.
Weekend Reads
December 7, 2024
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America’s South China Sea Strategy Needs More Balance
by Kamran Bokhari
For the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy to succeed, Washington must consider the interests of all ASEAN members concerned about China’s behavior. Read it here.
The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Doesn’t Mean an End to Conflict in the Region
by Seth J. Frantzman
Syria serves as an example of how fast the course of events can shift. Read it here.
The Return of Syria’s Rebels: Neither Unexpected Nor Final
by Arman Mahmoudian
The survival of the Assad regime now depends on coordination and mutual understanding between Iran, Russia, and Turkey. Read it here.
VIDEO: Afghanistan’s Qoshtepa Canal and Water Security in Central Asia
feat. Andrew C. Kuchins, Elvira Aidarkhanova, Najibullah Sadid & Erika Weinthal
On December 5, the Center for the National Interest launched its latest report on Afghanistan's Qoshtepa Canal, which raises pressing concerns about regional water security, potential cross-border conflicts, and environmental degradation in Central Asia. The report makes a series of recommendations for the incoming Trump administration. Watch it here.
Why Restraint With Russia Won’t Work
by Lucan Ahmad Way
Only by imposing real costs on Russian malfeasance can the West expect to prevent further escalation. Read it here.
