Tag: China

Stevenson’s army, August 29

– Atlantic releases chapter of Afghanistan withdrawal chapter of Franklin Foer book on Biden.

– Journalist Jim Fallows critique media coverage of politics — note his link to conservative Nicholas Grossman.

– Jay Solomon sees the BRICS building a coalition against US

– Dan Drezner assesses the rise of China, and the consequences of its decline.

– Tom Ricks review some new military history books.

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Stevenson’s army, August 25

-WaPo has maps showing impact of the Tuberville hold on 301 military nominations.

– WSJ says Chinese may help Saudi nuclear plant

– Military Times has quotes on foreign policy from GOP “debate”

– Defense One highlights State office that handles Ukraine aid.

– Lawfare has summary of recent events in the Pacific region.

I’ve long believed that “some people die only in the Times” — that NYT runs obituaries on little known but deeply significant people. Today, it tells about the man who invented the PDF format.

My SAIS colleague Charlie Stevenson distributes this almost daily news digest of foreign/defense/national security policy to “Stevenson’s army” via Googlegroups. I republish here, with occasional videos of my choice. To get Stevenson’s army by email, send a blank email (no subject or text in the body) to stevensons-army+subscribe@googlegroups.com. You’ll get an email confirming your join request. Click “Join This Group” and follow the instructions to join. Once you have joined, you can adjust your email delivery preferences (if you want every email or a digest of the emails).

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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 19

-WaPo has big piece listing the many ways US democracy is breaking.

– Hill notes FEMA is running out of money.

– NYT sees China reaction to Camp David Summit.

– WaPo has expert comments on China’s economic problems.

– Conservative Luttig and liberal Tribe agree Trump is barred from reelection.

My SAIS colleague Charlie Stevenson distributes this almost daily news digest of foreign/defense/national security policy to “Stevenson’s army” via Googlegroups. I republish here, with occasional videos of my choice. To get Stevenson’s army by email, send a blank email (no subject or text in the body) to stevensons-army+subscribe@googlegroups.com. You’ll get an email confirming your join request. Click “Join This Group” and follow the instructions to join. Once you have joined, you can adjust your email delivery preferences (if you want every email or a digest of the emails).

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Stevenson’s army, August 17

– The Commission studying reform of the DOD budget process has an interim report.

– AEI summarizes the issues in the NDAA conference.

– CNAS has a big report on civilians in national security.

-WSJ notes the big problems facing the Russian economy.

– NPR summarizes China’s stumbling economy.

– NYT sees Russia helped by Niger coup

– WaPo says Iran helped Russia’s drone industry

– David Ignatius praises Biden foreign policy

My SAIS colleague Charlie Stevenson distributes this almost daily news digest of foreign/defense/national security policy to “Stevenson’s army” via Googlegroups. I republish here, with occasional videos of my choice. To get Stevenson’s army by email, send a blank email (no subject or text in the body) to stevensons-army+subscribe@googlegroups.com. You’ll get an email confirming your join request. Click “Join This Group” and follow the instructions to join. Once you have joined, you can adjust your email delivery preferences (if you want every email or a digest of the emails).

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Stevenson’s army, August 12

– WSJ says Iran has slowed its uranium buildup

-New Zealand reports Chinese political interference

– CNAS analysts assess executive order on investment in China

– FP sees problems in Northern Ireland.

– FP also says Sisi ruined Egypt.

History lessons: Rich Lowry compares Trump to Huey Long.

Atlantic writer notes early US gun control laws.

My SAIS colleague Charlie Stevenson distributes this almost daily news digest of foreign/defense/national security policy to “Stevenson’s army” via Googlegroups. I republish here, with occasional videos of my choice. To get Stevenson’s army by email, send a blank email (no subject or text in the body) to stevensons-army+subscribe@googlegroups.com. You’ll get an email confirming your join request. Click “Join This Group” and follow the instructions to join. Once you have joined, you can adjust your email delivery preferences (if you want every email or a digest of the emails).

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