Thursday Reads

The influence war against China, Israeli-Saudi normalization, and more. Thursday Reads August 31, 2023 Want to book an interview with our authors or experts? [Click here](. Winning the Influence War Against China by Patrick W. Quirk & Caitlin Dearing Scott Competition with China is playing out not only in the sea lanes of the Indo-Pacific but in the parliaments, board rooms, and even local councils of developing nations. [Read it here](. New Outbound Investment Rules Can Help Strengthen American Economic Security by Elaine Dezenski A new weapon has just been added to America’s economic statecraft arsenal—one that has the potential to realign Western capital flows in ways that support U.S. national and economic security. [Read it here](. Is Israeli-Saudi Normalization Worth It? by Daniel R. DePetris & Rajan Menon Riyadh’s price for an agreement may be far too high for both Washington and Tel Aviv. [Read it here](. Why Ignoring Malaria in Africa Undermines U.S. Interests by Sohini Chatterjee & Mark P. Lagon Malaria response is one of the most cost-effective ways to save lives and advance U.S. partnership and security interests in Africa. [Read it here](. Another Anniversary Passes With Little Progress in Afghanistan by Jim Cook While Kabul celebrates the second anniversary of Taliban rule, the country has deteriorated by most metrics and its citizenry continues to suffer the consequences. [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](.