America pivots to the Gulf for AI, South Africa rejects an ISIS-linked party, and more.
Weekend Reads
July 19, 2025
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America’s AI Pivot to the Gulf
by Ferial Ara Saeed
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have emerged as central components in the Trump administration’s AI strategy. But interdependence carries its risks. Read it here.
Winds of Change: How Azerbaijan’s Energy Holds Promise for NATO
By Joseph Hammond
Azerbaijan’s energy ambitions are shifting from oil to offshore wind and hydrogen—opening new opportunities for NATO and energy security. Read it here.
How to Preserve the US Army’s Lifeline
by Chris Wingate
Since the Vietnam War, MEDEVAC has drastically reduced battlefield mortality. Cutting the program would jeopardize this success. Read it here.
Europe’s Choice: Deterrence vs. Balance?
by Matthew Blackburn & Alina Khamatdinova
Both sides of Europe’s security debate have more to learn from each other than they think. Read it here.
South Africa Rejects ISIS-Linked Political Party
by David May
The case of Farhad Hoomer has demonstrated South Africa’s difficulties in dealing with homegrown terrorism. Read it here.