A why the tarriff issue might blow over, how the Chinese military will look in 2030, and more.
Weekend Reads
April 5, 2025
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Why Donald Trump Might Reverse Course on Tariffs
by Desmond Lachman
With trillions of dollars vanishing from financial markets overnight, the president may have little choice but to make an uncharacteristic U-turn. Read it here.
Podcast: Rethinking American Grand Strategy
feat. Ionut Popescu
What should America’s grand strategy look like in a world shaped by resurgent great powers, regional conflict, and rising multipolarity? Listen to it here.
Postwar Ukraine and the West Germany Model
By Arman Mahmoudian
In the event of a peace settlement dividing Ukraine in two, the nations of the West have a critical interest in strengthening the western half—both as a xxxxxx against Russian encroachment and as a beacon of European values. Read it here.
Advanced Nuclear Energy Could Be the Next Frontier for U.S. States
by Jennifer Gordon
U.S. states are leading a new wave of investment in advanced nuclear energy, aiming to boost energy security, support industrial growth, and revitalize local economies. Read it here.
The Chinese Military’s Challenges in the 2030s
by Toshi Yoshihara & Casey Nicastro
The People’s Liberation Army is growing stronger along four main axes. The United States and its allies must carefully examine how best to confront these strengths. Read it here.