Weekend Reads

Prigozhin's rebellion, an economic framework for the Americas, and more. Weekend Reads July 1, 2023 Want to book an interview with our authors or experts? [Click here](. Putin’s Fate is Now Tied to Prigozhin’s by Valerie M. Hudson The Wagner Group leader has grievously wounded Putin’s carefully cultivated reputation for strength not only on the world stage but also in Russia itself, where weakness brings out the wolves in force. [Read it here](. Washington Needs a New Economic Security Framework for the Americas by Elaine Dezenski A lack of U.S. leadership and vision has left the Western hemisphere vulnerable to authoritarian encroachment, weak economies, and populations at risk. [Read it here](. China’s Strategic Partnerships Are Remaking the Middle East by Mordechai Chaziza Washington cannot afford to take China's growing presence in the Middle East for granted. [Read it here](. Taiwan’s Will to Fight May Be Stronger Than You Think by Timothy R. Heath In a recently released report, RAND researchers evaluated Taiwan’s capacity to resist high-end attacks. [Read it here](. There Is No Coming Backlash to Washington’s Ukraine Policy by Leon Hadar Critics of the Biden administration’s Ukraine policy face a major challenge in trying to change public and congressional attitudes as long as the U.S. itself is not drawn directly into the fighting there. [Read it here](. Want more TNI? Follow us on social media! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [Email](mailto:editor@nationalinterest.org) [Instagram]( Copyright © 2023 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](.