Donald Trump's conviction, Turkey in Eurasia, and more.
Weekend Reads
June 1, 2024
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Donald Trump’s Conviction Is His Rosebud Moment
by Jacob Heilbrunn
After a lifetime of flouting the law, Trump is seeking a mandate based on revenge and retribution to raze the institutions of the federal government. Read it here.
Whether Peace or Escalation in Israel-Gaza, Watch Saudi Arabia
by Eugene Chausovsky
Any signs of a resumption in the normalization process between Saudi Arabia and Israel could serve as an indicator that movement is being made towards a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Read it here.
Eurasia: Between Russia and Turkey
by Johan Engvall
As Russian influence in Central Asia wanes, Turkey’s is on the rise. Read it here.
The Paradox of Protectionism
by Jeffrey Reeves
Biden’s tariffs on Chinese goods will inadvertently undermine U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific. Read it here.
VIDEO | Perspectives on Central Asian Hydrocarbons, Pipelines, and Transit Corridors
Central Asia is rich in hydrocarbons and, in principle, can send them in all directions. Demand signals come from the East, South, and the West. How much additional supply can come from the region? What are the most likely pipelines and transit corridors to be built and developed in the coming decade? On Thursday, the Center for the National Interest hosted an expert panel discussion featuring Tatiana Mitrova, Edward Chow, and Greg Priddy, moderated by Andrew Kuchins.