Weekend Reads

Takeaways from the Biden-Xi meeting, the future of nuclear strategy, and more. Weekend Reads November 18, 2023 Want to book an interview with our authors or experts? [Click here](. The Joe Biden-Xi Jinping Summit: Nothing Accomplished? by Paul Heer Despite Washington and Beijing’s apparent satisfaction with the meeting, the tensions at the heart of the relationship show no signs of abating. [Read it here](. U.S.-China Summit: Did Joe Biden Get Anything from Xi? by Dov S. Zakheim Biden may have been basking in the afterglow of the meeting, but it is unclear how much he actually accomplished. [Read it here](. Nuclear Strategy “Through a Glass Darkly” by Lawrence J. Korb & Stephen Cimbala More nuclear weapons do not necessarily mean greater security, and a trade-off between next-generation conventional and nuclear weapons is almost inevitable unless defense budgets are completely open-ended. [Read it here](. Iran and Gaza Escalation by Assaf Zoran Although Iran may or may not have orchestrated the initial Hamas terrorist attack, Tehran has a significant role in this conflict and a deep influence over its escalation potential. [Read it here](. A Digital Iron Curtain? by Luke Rodeheffer The Kremlin’s policies restricting internet usage likely won't succeed, but they should still concern those who care about a free and open internet. [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](.