Saturday Reads

January 31, 2026

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Peace Through Strength Begins at Home
by James Skinner

The newly released National Defense Strategy brings much-needed Department of Defense focus to the Western Hemisphere. Read it here.

Risks to Gulf Energy Assets From an Iran Strike Will Be Much Higher
by Greg Priddy

The risks of an Iranian strike on Gulf energy assets have frequently been dismissed as “crying wolf.” Is the wolf finally at the door? Read it here.

Fears of the Dollar’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
by Milton Ezrati

The dollar cannot lose its status as a global reserve currency unless another currency gains global usage. Read it here.

The Donald Trump Doctrine Is a Recipe for US Overstretch
by Abdulla Al Junaid

The White House’s focus on the Western Hemisphere could strain US military assets rather than focus them. Read it here.

What’s Going on with China’s PLA?
by Anushka Saxena

The investigation into one of China’s top generals is the latest episode in Xi Jinping’s purge of the People’s Liberation Army. Read it here.

     
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