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“Even if a military intervention in Venezuela began well, U.S. forces would likely find themselves bogged down in the messy work of keeping the peace and rebuilding institutions for years to come,” wrote Frank Mora in a 2019 essay. https://t.co/4nhuk0YdZm

To meet skyrocketing demand for electricity—and lower electricity bills for households—U.S. policymakers must “embrace reforms that put consumers first and let efficient solutions win,” argue @BrianCDeese and Lisa Hansmann. https://t.co/LaDfOR9TCq

To prevent a renewed war in Gaza, the United States must keep up its pressure on Israel—and the Arab states will need to maintain their pressure on Hamas, argues former U.S. Envoy to the Middle East @AmbDennisRoss. https://t.co/jxNxZH12kq

Mediators have long understood “that both Palestinian and international peacekeepers will need to take responsibility for securing Gaza,” writes @ShiraEfron. “But training such a force has barely begun.” https://t.co/I1BAYZUjml

“Although stopping the suffering in Gaza, together with securing the release of hostages and prisoners, is an urgent and necessary goal, it remains only another form of cease-fire—not a lasting peace,” writes @raad_zeid. https://t.co/k0SH83vfBI

Forty-six years after its 1979 revolution transformed the Middle East, Iran is once again on the cusp of a leadership transition with profound regional and global implications. In my new @ForeignAffairs essay, I explore what could come next.

“If past is precedent, Hamas will fight tooth and nail to preserve its political and military standing in Gaza and its commitment to violently oppose prospects for peace,” writes @Levitt_Matt. https://t.co/8qPdaiAXEy

“Khamenei’s age, inflexibility, and looming departure have left Iran suspended between prolonged decay and sudden upheaval,” writes @ksadjadpour. “Once Khamenei is gone, several possible futures are foreseeable.” https://t.co/t3DPm8ENAm

“U.S. policymakers must accept that investing in deliberately temporary systems is essential, not wasteful,” argue Maximilian Bremer and @ka_grieco. “As on the beaches of Normandy in 1944, logistics itself can be a decisive weapon in battle.” https://t.co/qcGzzLiVKz

“Russia is systemically trying to capture and institutionalize its wartime experience and prepare for a postwar reform period,” writes @MassDara. “It realizes that the future character of warfare is changing, so the military must change, as well.” https://t.co/TVhE8kkjEv

What would an effective strategy for addressing large-scale AI disruption look like? https://t.co/4RuQWH31oN

To reengage U.S.-Chinese military diplomacy, U.S. officials must understand Beijing’s “deep skepticism that U.S.-led initiatives will advance China’s interests”—and find ways to overcome this profound distrust, writes Kurt Campbell. https://t.co/aswyWGrFgw

Read @HamzawyAmr on how the United States and its partners can ensure that the Gaza deal successfully transitions to its next phase: https://t.co/senGYZDgwD

“[Russia’s] learning is not just staying channelized in the war with Ukraine. It’s disseminating to partners across the globe. It's going to be a huge factor if there's any conflict, even a limited one, between Russia and NATO.” https://t.co/y5ChpWW42f

“Intentionally or not, U.S. political elites on both sides of the partisan spectrum have encouraged the mobilization of the country into two separate, fighting camps,” writes @ProfessorPape. https://t.co/pZfTuBA06i

“If Putin has aspired to be a ruthless modern tsar, he is not the all-seeing, all-powerful one he is often portrayed to be,” wrote @sbg1 in a 2019 essay. “He is an elected leader, even if those elections are shams.” https://t.co/Y2OopIEThw

Even if Russia succeeds in maintaining its military presence in Syria, it is unlikely to play a significant role in shaping the country’s future, writes @HannaNotte. https://t.co/QNgvnFmUnF

In Sudan, the meddling of middle powers has not only exacerbated the conflict, but has “also rendered peacemaking all but impossible,” writes @alanboswell. https://t.co/AHOQ6qYTFX

.@danwwang and Arthur Kroeber explain how China became a technological powerhouse—and argue that Washington should focus less on slowing Beijing’s momentum and more on strengthening its own capacity. https://t.co/iKVMKIviQj

Read @GalipDalay and @SanamVakil on how Israel’s aggression is reshaping the Middle East—and how the United States should respond: https://t.co/85G1RB1m3S