Weekend Reads

A nuclear-armed Japan, OPEC's point of declining returns, and more. Weekend Reads December 9, 2023 Want to book an interview with our authors or experts? [Click here](. Japan Is Destined to Have Nuclear Weapons by Barry Gewen The circumstances that served Japan so well following its defeat in World War II no longer exist. [Read it here](. OPEC+ Reaches a Point of Declining Returns by Greg Priddy Oil production cuts no longer offer Saudi Arabia the fiscal windfall it seeks. [Read it here](. Russia Sides with Israel’s Mortal Enemies by Ariel Cohen Moscow is reverting to its old, Soviet-style anti-Israel and anti-Western stance in the Middle East. [Read it here](. The United States Must Prevent Ecuador’s Downward Spiral by Andrew Song With new President Daniel Noboa taking power, the United States should seize the opportunity to steer Ecuador away from China’s sphere of influence. [Read it here](. George Washington and the Military Recruitment Crisis by Andrew J. Bibb The U.S. military’s recruitment issue has its roots in our drastically over-extended national security strategy. [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](.