A solution for the war in Ukraine, the importance of a vital but obscure mineral, and more.
Weekend Reads
June 14, 2025
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Four Steps Necessary to End the Russia-Ukraine War
by Thomas Graham
A lasting Russia-Ukraine peace requires private diplomacy, broader European security talks, active US leadership, and continued military aid to Ukraine, prioritizing stability over ideal outcomes or total justice. Read it here.
President Trump’s National Energy Dominance Council Sets Its Sights on Alaska’s Energy Potential
By Brian C. Black
President Donald Trump’s Energy Dominance Council is aiming to unlock Alaska’s energy resources and secure new LNG partnerships with Asian allies. Read it here.
A Critical Mineral in a Critical Moment: The Antimony Crisis
by Anna Gustafson & Cameryn Jones
America’s need for antimony is not going away, but it can’t produce what it needs on its own. Read it here.
Has Israel Crossed the Rubicon?
by Greg Priddy
It would be a mistake to assume that Israel’s “Friday the Thirteenth” strikes on Iran will not trigger further escalation. Read it here.
Why Russia Should Fear Ukraine’s Advanced Intelligence Network
by David Kirichenko
Ukraine’s intelligence services, especially HUR and the SBU, have become globally formidable, conducting daring sabotage, assassinations, and cyber operations that reshape modern warfare and expose vulnerabilities deep inside Russia. Read it here.