Forecasting China’s strategy in the Middle East over the next four years

• The U.S. is increasing its production of artillery rounds, with plans to produce more than 80,000 rounds per month next year and potentially 100,000 shells per month by 2025.
• Supporting Ukraine is pushing the American defense industrial base to produce high quantities of weapons in a short amount of time across various states.

AEI experts explore the potential political impact of President Biden's support for Israel on his electoral prospects in Michigan, particularly among Muslim and Arab American voters.

The shift in Arab American support away from Biden in Michigan is important, but it is unlikely to be the sole deciding factor in Michigan's electoral outcome.

• Maggie Jo Buchanan points out that the average tenure of Supreme Court justices has significantly increased, leading to a lack of regularity in vacancies and a more politically charged confirmation process.
• Implementing an 18-year nonrenewable term limit for Supreme Court justices could help better reflect the broader public and reduce the politicization of the court.

• Brookings experts debate the applicability of the Cold War analogy to the current U.S.-China relationship, considering the economic, political, and military dimensions.
• While the U.S. and China are in a state of competition, it differs fundamentally from the U.S.-Soviet Cold War, particularly due to economic interdependence. China's rise and its political model present unique challenges, but it does not seek to overthrow democratic regimes or force its political model on others.

• The U.S. should prioritize negotiating a humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and ensure robust humanitarian aid to Gaza, while supporting Israel's defense needs without contributing to collective punishment against Palestinians.
• It's important for the U.S. to enforce policies on civilian protection and human rights in the conflict, and to lead diplomatic efforts for a political solution that fosters lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.