Weekend Reads

A wider war in the Middle East, Taiwan's election, and more. Weekend Reads January 6, 2024 Want to book an interview with our authors or experts? [Click here](. Is a Wider War About to Break Out in the Middle East? by Jacob Heilbrunn With both Netanyahu and Khamenei in a weak position, the Biden administration should maintain its efforts to avoid war in Lebanon. [Read it here](. What Does Taiwan's Election Mean for Defense Against China? by Ethan Kessler Party splits in the Kuomintang over defense policy are illustrative of Taiwan's gaping military dilemmas. [Read it here](. Ukraine Needs More M1 Abrams Tanks Now by Dan Goure Providing sufficient M1 Abrams tanks now would help Ukraine repel Russian attacks over the winter and set it up for a more vigorous spring offensive. [Read it here](. Understanding the Franco-Indian Relationship by Don McLain Gill While India has significantly strengthened its ties with major European countries over the past few years, the France-India time-tested partnership stands out. [Read it here](. In Sanctions Enforcement, Follow Central-Asia’s Middle Corridor by Dana Masalimova As the Suez Canal becomes a new front in the Israel-Hamas conflict, geopolitics is casting a shadow over the international trade landscape. [Read it here](. Want more TNI? Follow us on social media! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [Email](mailto:editor@nationalinterest.org) [Instagram]( Copyright © 2024 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](.