Wednesday Reads

December 3, 2025

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Can the US Avoid the Sallust Snare?
by Dan Edelstein

One Ancient Roman historian argued that republics need the fear of common enemies to prevent political factions from tearing the state apart. Read it here.

Can the DoD Become a Lean, Mean, War-Fighting Machine?
by Sam Raus

Saving money in the defense budget need not mean a reduction in military strength. Read it here.

Modernizing the 123 Agreement: The Real Question After the Lee-Trump Summit
by Eunjung Lim

The decision to permit South Korea to build nuclear submarines has awakened a long-dormant political issue and opened a way for South Korea to transform its role under its 123 Agreement. Read it here.

What Do Security Guarantees for Ukraine Mean?
by Andreas Umland

At the end of the day, Western promises of support for Ukraine cannot replace a strong Ukrainian military as an effective deterrent to Russia. Read it here.

The Problem with the International Criminal Court
by Brett D. Schaefer

The ICC has given up trying to be an impartial upholder of international law. Read it here.

     
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