Connecting the globe after "globalization," the legacy of the British Empire, and more.
Weekend Reads
July 12, 2025
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Connecting the Globe After “Globalization”
by Kaush Arha & James Jay Carafano
American interests are advanced by connecting the world’s free and open spaces through enhancing connectivity, buoying regional aspirations for peace and prosperity, and denying operational space to revisionist actors. Read it here.
How U.S. Energy Dominance Could Overtake China’s Influence in the Middle East—and Beyond
By Todd Royal
Energy dominance could allow the United States to overtake China around the world through the use of soft power. Read it here.
America Must Secure Its Influence in the Western Hemisphere
by Scott Winton
A Trump-era Monroe Doctrine could secure the Western Hemisphere economically and militarily, replacing failed global commitments, countering China’s influence, and combating cartels and regional instability. Read it here.
How to Deepen US-India Maritime Cooperation
by Kriti Upadhyaya
Increased technology and intelligence-sharing in maritime domain awareness is a win-win prospect for Washington and New Delhi. Read it here.
Britain’s Empire of Shards
by Richard M. Sanders
The remnants of Britain’s once mighty empire still give the mother country more than a few headaches. Read it here.