Thursday Reads

The "day after" in Gaza, stalemate in Ukraine, and more. Thursday Reads November 23, 2023 Want to book an interview with our authors or experts? [Click here](. Ukraine War: Selling Stalemate and Prolonging Pain by Matthew Blackburn Freezing the Russo-Ukrainian war with a “fight-and-talk” approach may be more challenging than its proponents appreciate. [Read it here](. Victimhood and the Gaza Crisis by Christopher J. Fettweis Israelis' and Palestinians' mutual claim to victimhood is a nearly insurmountable impediment to peace. [Read it here](. A Plan for the ‘Day After’ in Gaza Needs to be Determined Now by Burcu Ozcelik Without a plan, Israel and its allies are facing regime change with no clear candidate to which to transfer power in a post-Hamas Gaza. [Read it here](. Turkey Holds NATO to Ransom by Robert Ellis Finland is finally in the alliance, but Erdogan still has a bone to pick with Sweden. [Read it here](. The Dangers of Military Essentialism: Past and Present by Alexander S. Burns The myths of authoritarian or democratic military supremacy continue to fog the public understanding of warfare. [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](.