Thursday Reads

Israel’s retaliation dilemma, Ukraine aid, and more. Thursday Reads April 18, 2024 Want to book an interview with our authors or experts? [Click here](. Israel’s Retaliation Dilemma by Greg Priddy Even if regional conflict is avoided, Israel’s freedom of action against Iran may be effectively curtailed in the future. [Read it here](. Benjamin Netanyahu Is Pushing for War With Iran by Jon Hoffman The Israeli prime minister has a history of encouraging Washington to get involved in Middle Eastern conflicts. [Read it here](. On Ukraine Aid, Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries Must Do the Right Thing by Dov S. Zakheim House Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to separate Ukraine and Israel’s military aid faces several key challenges from both sides of the aisle. [Read it here](. Tehran’s Retaliation Logic by Arman Mahmoudian The primary objective of Iran’s April 13 strike could have been to restore what they perceive as deterrence with Israel rather than initiate further escalation. [Read it here](. Ukraine’s Mediation Wars: The West vs. the Global South by Eugene Chausovsky Mediation could be an important harbinger of not only the evolution and outcome of the war but also the international system as a whole. [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](.