The importance of the Pentagon in Ukraine, interpreting President Trump's nuclear testing remarks, and more.
Wednesday Reads
November 12, 2025
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Donald Trump’s Ukraine Dealmaking Needs the Pentagon to Play Ball
by Kaush Arha
The Pentagon’s withdrawal of US military assets from Romania undermines President Trump’s peace through strength strategy. Read it here.
The Men Behind Vladimir Putin’s Forever War
by Adam Dixon
The Russia-Ukraine War won’t end easily because it is, at heart, a war of ideological passion. Read it here.
Regulating Nuclear-Powered Ships on the High Seas
by Daniel Joyner
The need to regulate nuclear-powered ships is a matter that will only grow more pressing with the passage of time. Read it here.
How the Government Shutdown Is Failing US Reserve Forces
by Richard Protzmann
Without a functioning federal government, a crucial part of the US military’s readiness is rapidly eroding. Read it here.
How to Understand Donald Trump’s Nuclear Testing Remarks
by Graham Allison
President Trump’s statements about nuclear testing affirm his determination to ensure that the United States maintains the most powerful nuclear arsenal in the world. Read it here.
