Thursday Reads

The hidden war over Taiwan, the day after in Ukraine, and more. Thursday Reads August 1, 2024 Want to book an interview with our authors or experts? [Click here](. The Hidden War Over Taiwan by Robert Spalding III & Ramon Marks Without firing a shot, China is already waging war against Taiwan, and it is winning. [Read it here](. Ukraine: The Day After by Max Primorac Rebuilding the country and breaking Russia’s stranglehold will require a massive infusion of private investment and across-the-board economic reforms. [Read it here](. Joe Biden’s Legacy Never Recovered from the Afghan Withdrawal by James Cook Despite his best efforts, the president could not escape from the stigma of “strategic failure.” [Read it here](. Iran’s New President Is Not a Reformist by Meir Javedanfar & Aykan Erdemir Newly inaugurated Masoud Pezeshkian has no intention of curtailing Tehran’s sponsorship of terrorism. [Read it here](. Excessive Defense Spending Is Counterproductive by Benjamin Giltner The current rates of defense spending are neither increasing military effectiveness nor helping the economy’s long-run prospects. [Read it here](. Want more TNI? Follow us on social media! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Spotify]( [Website]( [Email](mailto:editor@nationalinterest.org) Copyright © 2024 Center for the National Interest, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in for our daily newsletter or registered at an event. Our mailing address is: Center for the National Interest 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 709Washington, DC 20036 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list]( Want to subscribe to our mailing list? [Click here](.