A new definition of "America First," the dollar versus the yuan, and more.
Weekend Reads
May 24, 2025
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America First: Means and Ends
by Dennis Ross
On tariffs and Iran nuclear negotiations, the Trump administration isn’t communicating what it actually wants. Read it here.
Why China’s Yuan Can’t Replace the U.S. Dollar
By Milton Ezrati
It would take years for the yuan to unwind the dollar’s well-entrenched dominance over global transactions. Read it here.
Why Extending Donald Trump’s Tax Cuts Is a Win for the Economy and the Environment
by Nick Loris & Josh T. Smith
Trump-era tax cuts and offer a pro-growth alternative to IRA subsidies, boosting innovation, ensuring business certainty, and advancing clean energy. Read it here.
Why the United States is Falling Behind Russia and China in Winning South Asia’s Nuclear Race
by Hamna Tariq
If the United States falls behind Russia and China in South Asia, it won’t just forfeit clean energy leadership—it will forfeit the future of nuclear diplomacy in the region.Read it here.
Azerbaijan’s Role in the Abraham Accords
by Ilan Berman
Azerbaijan’s long-standing, strategic ties with Israel make it a strong candidate for the next Abraham Accords signatory, offering Washington a valuable opportunity to expand regional normalization beyond the Gulf. Read it here.
