A new Polish president, Ukraine's recent drone strike on Russia, and more.
Thursday Reads
June 5, 2025
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What Karol Nawrocki’s Victory Means for Poland
by Filip Styczynski
Poland’s new president is a win for conservatism and the United States in Eastern Europe. Read it here.
It’s Time to Restructure The US Military’s Command Plan
by Robert Peters
To effectively prepare for great power threats, the Pentagon must streamline and consolidate its regional command system. Read it here.
Greening State Capitalism in an Era of Climate Change and Great Power Competition
by Andrew Cheon
Greening state capitalism will become increasingly necessary as global competition and the world both continue to heat up. Read it here.
How Ukraine’s Drone Strike Changed the Rules of War
by Carlos Roa
A Ukrainian drone strike operation using disguised cargo containers has shattered Moscow’s strategic airpower. It may have blindsided Washington as well. Read it here.
Don’t Forget Resilience in European Defense
by Alena Kudzko, Alexandr Burilkov, John R. Allen & Philippe Lavigne
If armed forces win battles, it is nations that win wars—and societal resilience is crucial for both. Read it here.