Biden in Normandy, frozen conflict in Ukraine, and more.
Weekend Reads
June 8, 2024
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Joe Biden Tries His Best Ronald Reagan Impression at Normandy
by Jacob Heilbrunn
Speaking at the D-Day commemorations, Biden sought to profile himself as following in Ronald Reagan’s footsteps—and as offering a stark contrast with former president Donald Trump. Read it here.
America’s Military Strategy: Can We Handle Two Wars at Once?
by Michael O'Hanlon
The Senate Armed Services Committee has been asking this question of late, and it is right to do so. Read it here.
The High Cost of Frozen Conflict in Ukraine
by Kaush Arha & George Scutaru
A peace that does not include firm guarantees of Ukrainian sovereignty from Russian influence and coercion would be immoral, imprudent, impractical, and short-lived. Read it here.
The Middle East’s Perfect Storm
by Kelly Alkhouli
It seems increasingly illusory that regional escalation can be controlled or stopped much longer. Read it here.
Hamas Is Not the Issue
by Paul R. Pillar
Unless Israel changes its policy of occupation, it can expect more violent resistance regardless of whether or not Hamas is “destroyed.” Read it here.