The Balkans is poised to become the next geopolitical frontier

Weekend Reads February 9, 2019

Killing the INF Treaty was a Gift to Russia  by Jon Wolfstahl  The decision to withdraw from the INF was not based on a military necessity, but a political one.  Read it here. North Korea and America’s Second Summit: Here’s What Bill Richardson Thinks Will Happen  by Bill Richardson  "We need to confront the reality that the chances Kim Jong-un agreeing to destroy his stockpiles are slim."  Read it here. Why China and Russia are Vying for Influence Over the Balkans  by Scott B. MacDonald The Balkans is poised to become the next geopolitical frontier, which is why Russia and China are so eager to invest in the region.  Read it here. Turkey's Foreign Policy Priorities are Shifting  by Ahmed Charai  Ankara has turned its back on the European Union and U.S. foreign-policy objectives; instead, it is focused on becoming a regional power player.  Read it here. The Enduring Importance of Nathan Glazer by Joseph Dorman    Like a number of his fellow New York intellectuals, Glazer’s life remained poised between the little magazine and the Academy.  Read it here.

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