Saturday Reads

November 22, 2025

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Invading Venezuela Would Betray “America First”
by Christopher McCallion

Regime change in Venezuela would contradict the Trump administration’s border and regional security priorities. Read it here.

The Role of Nuclear Energy in the New Cold War
by Kenneth Luongo

For the United States to compete with China and Russia on nuclear energy, it must work with allies to accelerate nuclear expansion at home, in Eastern Europe, and in emerging markets. Read it here.

How to Understand the Crisis in Japan-China Relations
by Paul Heer

Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi has infuriated China with her recent remarks, with no clear means of resolution. Read it here.

The US Is Losing Africa to Russia and China
by Mathew Burrows & Benjamin Weise

Tariffs, aid reduction, and diplomatic understaffing are eroding US influence, and critical mineral deals alone won’t revive it. Read it here.

How to Modernize America’s Air Traffic Control
by Diana Furchtgott-Roth

Privatizing air traffic control could help prevent flight delays over the holiday season. Read it here.

     
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