Wednesday Reads

December 10, 2025

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The Common-Sense Realism of the National Security Strategy
by Greg R. Lawson

The Trump administration has rightly reoriented US foreign policy toward domestic renewal, more balanced alliances, and hemispheric protection. Read it here.

Why Doesn’t Congress Get a Say on Venezuela?
by Michael O’Hanlon

Presidents who have taken the United States to war without congressional approval don’t usually see great victories. Read it here.

America’s Plutonium Puzzle: From Cold War Relics to AI Ambitions
by Stella Kim

Washington’s gamble on metallic fast reactors could turn bomb metal into centuries of power. Read it here.

Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy Takes Aim at Europe
by Marek Magierowski

In the recently released strategic document, the Trump administration depicts Europe as facing “civilizational erasure.” Is this true for Central Europe? Read it here.

The Danger Isn’t Technology. It’s Us.
by Eric Braverman

To shape a better AI future, we must equip young founders with the judgment, ethics, and support systems to build technology responsibly. Read it here.

     
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