What Assad's fall means for the Middle East, human rights in Africa, and more.
Thursday Reads
December 12, 2024
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The U.S. Should Prepare for More Syria-Like Tumult
by Lawrence J. Haas
Assad’s downfall could offer new opportunities for the United States by energizing democratic activists in the region and beyond. So what should Washington do? Read it here.
What the Collapse of Assad Means for the Middle East
by Joshua Yaphe
The real consequences of the regime change in Syria will play out in Jerusalem and Tehran. Read it here.
No Ukraine Settlement Unless Washington Talks to Moscow
by Thomas E. Graham
The primary task of the incoming Trump administration is not to compel Ukraine and Russia to sit down across the negotiating table. It is opening up a sustained, substantive dialogue with Russia on the full range of issues. Read it here.
Saudi Arabia Will Eventually Have to Increase Oil Production
by Greg Priddy
More oil in the market would impact Russia the most in the short term. Read it here.
Who Needs Human Rights in Africa?
by Ebenezer Obadare
When it comes to human rights violations in Africa, the last thing the United States should do is mind its own business. Read it here.
