Weekend Reads

Biden's address, U.S.-China rapprochement, and more. Weekend Reads October 21, 2023 Want to book an interview with our authors or experts? [Click here](. Joe Biden: The Last Liberal Cold War President by Jacob Heilbrunn Everything about President Joe Biden’s impassioned speech on Thursday night was old school, whether it was his invocation of World War II or his reference to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright calling America “the indispensable nation.” [Read it here](. What Biden’s Address Missed: Will America Go to War If the Israel-Hamas Conflict Spreads? by Greg Priddy President Biden’s televised address to the nation hit many of the right notes but left utterly unaddressed the most critical issue: whether or under what circumstances the United States would consider direct military intervention if the Israel-Hamas war escalates and spreads. [Read it here](. Israel’s New War Is Part of Iran’s Strategic Plan by Ilan Berman The current conflict is very much a proxy war – one by which Tehran is attempting to reshape the Middle Eastern order in its favor. [Read it here](. Washington and Beijing Are Talking Past Each Other by Connor Fiddler The two nations have incompatible views on engagement. [Read it here](. Recurring Patterns in North Korean Nuclear Crises by Jihwan Hwang Pyongyang has recently recognized the return of the Cold War order and seeks to take advantage of it. [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](.