The plan for President Trump's Alaska summit, the future of Ukraine, and more.
Thursday Reads
August 14, 2025
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For the Alaska Summit, Donald Trump Needs a Plan
by Can Kasapoglu & Peter Rough
Here are eight things President Trump can do to strengthen his hand in negotiations with Vladimir Putin and preserve Ukraine’s sovereignty. Read it here.
Is There Still Hope for Nuclear Arms Control?
by Lawrence J. Korb & Stephen Cimbala
Nuclear defense in a tripolar world would be complex and expensive. For this reason, the United States, Russia, and China could still have a shared interest in arms control agreements. Read it here.
Where American Energy Dominance Strengthens Maritime Power
by Commander Kirk Lippold
American energy dominance and the nation's maritime power are inexorably linked together. Read it here.
Can Donald Trump End the Russia-Ukraine War?
by Andreas Umland
Ultimately, there can be no peace in Ukraine without credible Western security guarantees to Kyiv’s sovereignty. Read it here.
Russia’s Hybrid War on Poland
by Filip Styczynski
Since the liberal Civic Coalition assumed power in December 2023, Poland’s security services have been criticized for their reactive approach to Russia’s destabilizing actions. Read it here.