The consequences of the proposed peace plan in Ukraine, analyzing the US-Saudi deal, and more.
Wednesday Reads
November 26, 2025
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In Ukraine, a Bad Peace Won’t End the War—It Will Prolong It
by Kaush Arha
The recently unveiled “28 Point Plan” might as well have been a Russian wish list. Read it here.
A Farewell to Europe
by Cheryl Benard
Europe’s immigration problems are not so difficult to fix. But they must be fixed quickly before the continent changes out of recognition. Read it here.
Saudi Arabia Moves to Make Itself Indispensable Again, but for More Than Oil
by Greg Priddy
The recent US-Saudi critical minerals deal provides a way for the United States to circumvent China’s rare earth monopoly. Read it here.
Europe’s China Awakening
by Zoltán Fehér & Valbona Zeneli
The United States and the European Union need a structured, enforcement-focused approach to coordination on competition with China. Read it here.
How to Stop Sudan’s Collapse
by Ben Fishman & Areig Elhag
The United States can pressure the regional backers of Sudan’s civil war into a ceasefire and prevent further destruction of the country. Read it here.
