Russia and China are drawing closer together with the goal of challenging Washington’s global dominance.

Weekend Reads July 29, 2017

What North Korea's Most Recent Missile Launch Means for America  by Jacob Heilbrunn and Harry J. Kazianis Video Interview: This test may show that Pyongyang’s re-entry vehicles are more capable than ever.  Read it here. Dunkirk: Everything You Need to Know Before You See the Movie  by Sebastien Roblin Before Dunkirk, British and French troops fought desperate last stands in the channel ports of Calais and Boulogne that bought vital time for the evacuation in the Belgian Port.  Read it here. Russia and China are Sending Their Navies to the Baltic Sea: Is a Formal Alliance Next?  by Dave Majumdar Russia and China are drawing closer together with the goal of challenging Washington’s global dominance.  Read it here. Why America's Air Force Needs a New Bomber  by James Price Today our most modern bomber, the B-2, is 25 years old with no announced retirement date.  Read it here. Will the Kurds Get Their Independence Referendum?  by Seth J. Frantzman The Kurdish region faces a multiplicity of hurdles as it prepares for the "yes to independence" referendum.  Read it here.