Thursday Reads

American strategy and the Red Sea, Italy's middle power dilemma, and more. Thursday Reads August 29, 2024 Want to book an interview with our authors or experts? [Click here](. A Proportional Response? American Strategy and the Red Sea by Samuel Byers Does the Houthi threat to the Red Sea merit tying down a third of the U.S. carrier force? [Read it here](. Arabia Incognita by Robert Silverman The internal politics of the Gulf monarchies remain as opaque as ever. A new book offers pathways to better scholarship. [Read it here](. Italy’s Middle Power Dilemma by Gabriele Natalizia & Lorenzo Termine Rome would be served well by sharpening its strategic objectives and understanding the limits of its cababilities. [Read it here](. Government Contractors Are Not the Problem by Howard R. Lind The United States cannot fight a war without a strong, experienced, and ethical base of contractors. [Read it here](. Modernizing Korea’s United Nations Command by Clint Work More than any previous ROK administration, the Yoon administration has pushed to modernize the UNC and sought to shape the process. [Read it here](. Want more TNI? Follow us on social media! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Spotify]( [Website]( [Email](mailto:editor@nationalinterest.org) Copyright © 2024 Center for the National Interest, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in for our daily newsletter or registered at an event. Our mailing address is: Center for the National Interest 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 709Washington, DC 20036 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list]( Want to subscribe to our mailing list? [Click here](.