Thursday Reads

Russia's nuclear plans, China's dim economic prospects, and more. Thursday Reads March 14, 2024 Want to book an interview with our authors or experts? [Click here](. The Russian Military Has 'Nuclear' Plans to Stop an Invasion by China by Nikolas K. Gvosdev Despite the dramatic headlines, the leaked Russian military documents that discuss the conditions in which a beleaguered Moscow might resort to using nuclear armaments is not surprising. [Read it here](. China’s Dim Economic Prospects by Milton Ezrati Forecasts of imminent Chinese dominance are undermined by multiple and severe structural crises. [Read it here](. Are Sanctions Hurting Russia? by Gary Clyde Hufbauer Sanctions historically have failed to deter or change bad behavior on the international stage. [Read it here](. Gearing Up for a Multipolar World by Hugh De Santis The convergence of regional crises and far-right populism presents a formidable challenge for the United States. [Read it here](. The U.S. Navy's Real China Problem Won't Be Easy to Fix by James Holmes Adding marine industrial capacity is a must if the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are to keep pace with Chinese sea power. [Read it here](. Want more TNI? Follow us on social media! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [RSS]( [Spotify]( [Website]( [Email](mailto:editor@nationalinterest.org) 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](.