Tag: Africa
Stevenson’s army, August 21
– Economist sees sour mood in Ukraine.
– The Hill sees refugee fatigue in Europe.
– NYT sees China “dark mood” over deflation.
– US Japan & Australia plan drills in SCS
– Axios reports on Chinese propaganda schools in Africa
– New Yorker says US government relies on but has complicated relations with Musk.
– Punchbowl News shows crowded congressional calendar in September
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Stevenson’s army, August 18
-NYT says administration is consulting closely with Senate on possible Saudi-Israeli deal.
– WaPo says intelligence report doubts Ukraine will achieve key target
– WaPo has interview with Gen. Milley on that and more
– NYT explains how Tokyo and Seoul have come together
– ECOWAS military chiefs confer about Niger
– North Korea said to prepare missile tests
– FP says Iran has shifted tactics, more carrots for neighbors
-FT columnist warns of AI hype — citing this guy
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Stevenson’s army, July 3
WSJ says Putin is taking over Wagner’s assets.
Vox argues its African operations create dependencies more than revenues.
NYT podcast gives more Wagner background.
New Yorker rounds up expert views of Putin today.
WaPo suggests administration is pressuring Hill on cluster munitions for Ukraine.
State approves more arms for Taiwan.
Politico says Tuberville poses problems for JCS succession.
Court rules military cases don’t require unanimous verdicts.
CJCS Milley gave talk at National Press Club. CSPAN has tape and transcript.
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Stevenson’s army, April 14
– Fred Kaplan agrees with my assessment of the alleged Discord leaker.
– WaPo talks to the group members.
– NYT has more background.
– Prof. Rid comments.
– Meanwhile, AFRICOM head steps in it.
– WSJ tells how domestic politics keeps the A-10 flying
– Politico says World Bank is divided over climate change.
– I like what USAFA is doing in civic education.
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Stevenson’s army, March 2
– WH releases its cyber security strategy.-
– Brookings assesses US support for Ukraine.
-Here’s a list of House China bills.
– But Politico sees softening of administration limits on Chinese investments
– Macron outlines France’s Africa policy.
– Hill reports on Iran’s nuclear capability.
– New Yorker reports on new CIA gym.
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Stephenson’s army, January 27
– Politico notes Biden’s “supercharged Africa policy”
– Historian reminds us of Russia’s 18th century military adventures
– In NY Review, Fred Kaplan reviews new book on Putin
– Ben Wittes says the Jan 6 committee report has very valuable footnotes
-FP analyzes France’s withdrawal from Burkino Faso
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