PLUS... water systems under threat, the AfD's electoral victory, and more.
Saturday Reads
September 12, 2026
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Why the US Should Encourage Incremental Arab Diplomacy by Eric Alter & Bisher Al-Khasawneh
If Washington wants to take a step back from a volatile region, it should encourage and support intra-Arab formations. Read it here.
Are Local Water Systems Under Threat? by Sydney Sherry & Ginger Matchett
America’s fragmented, understaffed, and underfunded water infrastructure presents a vulnerable target for US adversaries. Read it here.
How the US Is Losing Leverage Without Losing Allies by Muhib Rahman & Nazmus Sakib
US allies and partners haven’t given up on Washington, but they are seeking closer defense ties with each other. Read it here.
The AfD’s Electoral Victory Is a Tale of Two Germanies by Antonia Ferrier
To save itself from an AfD government, Germany must ensure its economic dynamism benefits all regions of the country. Read it here.
The US Military’s Cyberwarfare Challenge by Mark Montgomery & Matthew Ferren
Since its inception, US Cyber Command has struggled to find its place within the US military. Read it here.
How Three Wars Fast-Tracked Pax Americana’s Decline by Tanya Goudsouzian & Ibrahim al-Marashi
In less than a year, the Iran War has begun to reveal the contours of the multipolar world order. Read it here.
Chile’s Right in Power—José Antonio Kast’s First Six Months in Office by Richard M. Sanders
Chilean President José Antonio Kast has passed key economic reforms but struggled to deliver similar results in policing and foreign policy. Read it here.
