The ability of NATO to build a drone wall, the importance of South Korea to build a reactor in Saudi Arabia, and more.
Wednesday Reads
November 19, 2025
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How NATO Can Build Europe’s Drone Wall
by Can Kasapoglu & Peter Rough
NATO, rather than the European Union, has the experience and capabilities to manage Russia’s drone threat to the continent. Read it here.
The Stakes of the UN Elections
by Brett D. Schaefer
As the United Nations prepares for new elections and appointments, the Trump administration should clarify what it wants from the organization. Read it here.
Why US–South Korea Coordination Matters for Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Energy Program
by Daniel Joyner
Companies from South Korea are among those bidding to help Saudi Arabia build its first large-scale nuclear energy power station. Read it here.
How America Can Help Vietnam—and Itself
by Lawrence J. Haas
As regional tensions rise, Washington and Hanoi must put more effort into to understanding each other better. Read it here.
Don’t Let Sudan Become Africa’s Afghanistan
by Husain Haqqani
The international community must not let the Sudanese civil war lead to the chaos that turned Afghanistan into a base for global jihad during the 1990s. Read it here.
