Trump's USAID freeze, a decisive month for Germany, and more.
Thursday Reads
February 6, 2025
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Trump’s USAID Freeze Will Undermine Global Health and Security
by Marcus Mildenberger
Foreign aid is not charity but a strategic investment into programs that reflect American interests and our values. Read it here.
A Decisive Month for Germany
by Cheryl Benard
In trying to avoid the mistakes of the past, Germany’s liberal politicians are pushing their country right back toward them. Read it here.
Azerbaijan and U.S. Western Eurasia Strategy
by Kamran Bokhari
Washington could leverage the Baku-Jerusalem relationship to contain Iranian geopolitical ambitions. Read it here.
Seapower Is More Than Just the Navy
by James Holmes
The White House should appoint a senior overseer with the authority to manage all U.S. government endeavors relating to maritime strategy. Read it here.
Achieving Critical Mass: Trump Administration Policies That Would Strengthen Nuclear Energy
by Sagatom Saha, Alan Ahn & Matt Bowen
A second Trump administration has the opportunity to cement nuclear energy as a pillar of U.S. energy dominance and global competitiveness. Read it here.