Europe's lessons at Munich, negotiations over Ukraine, and more.
Thursday Reads
February 20, 2025
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Volodymyr Zelensky: The Oracle of Munich
by Andrew C. Kuchins
Last week’s Munich Security Conference underscored that strategic autonomy is Europe’s only option. Read it here.
President Trump’s Masterclass: Blundering a Ukraine Peace Deal
by Steven Pifer
Administration officials have made basic negotiating errors when rolling out their approach that, left uncorrected, will doom their bid to end the war. Read it here.
“Iron Dome” for America: A Fresh Look at Homeland Defense
by Glen VanHerck and Pete Fesler
Defending the entire North American landmass from every threat is neither realistic nor affordable. Most importantly, it is not required. Read it here.
Emerging Energy Security Risks in Today’s Context
by Ichiro Kutani
Emerging energy security risks include both old geopolitical threats and new cyber and rare earth-related dangers. Read it here.
VIDEO | Russia's Post-Soviet Neighbors
feat. Claire P. Kaiser & Andrew C. Kuchins
How are Russia's neighbors balancing competing alliances, economic interests, and geopolitical pressures amid the ongoing war in Ukraine? The Center for the National Interest hosted an expert panel to discuss. Watch it here.