The importance of the Sahel for US strategy, Romania's role in Ukraine peacekeeping, and more.
Wednesday Reads
September 3, 2025
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The US’ West Africa and Sahel Challenge
by Liam Karr
Washington needs to counter Russian propaganda in the region, and highlight that a US partnership is a win-win for the Sahel and West Africa. Read it here.
Romania Holds the Key to Ukraine Peacekeeping
by Philip Breedlove & Glen E. Howard
Bucharest is willing to lend its critical military infrastructure to any post-war peacekeeping effort in Ukraine. Read it here.
China and EVs: The “Involutionary” Dilemma
by David M. Hart
Instead of being a story of evolution and technological development, the story of China and EVs is one of “involution.” Read it here.
Is NATO Sticking to Its New Defense Spending Goals?
by Wilson Beaver & Adam Kurzweil
As far as defense spending commitments go, NATO countries can be divided into four groups. Read it here.
An Empty US-NATO Arms Deal
by Violet Collins
The recent arms-sharing agreement with NATO does not address Europe’s woeful lack of defense capabilities. Read it here.