Why armies crumble, building Europe's defense industrial base, and more.
Weekend Reads
December 14, 2024
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Why Armies Crumble
by Stuart A. Reid
Like other militaries, Syria’s seemed stable—until it didn’t. Read it here.
How Italy and Germany Are Building a European Defense Industrial Base
by Paolo Messa & Valbona Zeneli
German-Italian cooperation stands out as a critical step toward building a unified European defense industrial base. Read it here.
In the Escalation Debate, Results Matter
by William R. Hawkins
Russia and Iran must feel the West’s escalation dominance to a level that not only destroys their ability to continue their aggression but dampens their willingness to continue. Read it here.
Israel and Donald Trump 2.0: Rerunning Trump 1.0?
by Leon Hadar
So much has changed in the Middle East that the new administration will find it difficult to simply repeat its previous policies. Read it here.
America Must Not Abandon Its Kurdish Partners in Syria
by Mohammed Salih & Shukriya Bradost
Stabilizing the SDF-Turkish relationship would free Washington’s hands to shape Syria’s future for the better. Read it here.