Tag: Defense
Stevenson’s army, July 28 and 29
-WaPo sees brighter Ukraine prospects.-
– Wagner forces said to be in front lines for Russia.
– US poll sees economic problems affecting support for Ukraine.
– WSJ quotes Ukraine complaints about not being able to attack in Russia.
– CHIPs bill now awaits Biden signature. Here are the details.
– NYT says China has made big advances in chips.
I missed this yesterday from Charlie:
– NYT’s Peter Baker suggests Xi is using foreign policy issues to distract from domestic problems.-
– Politico notes that Nancy Pelosi has always been a China hawk.
– WSJ sees Europe ready for long standoff with Russia.
– Politico & others see large neo-Nazi network in Europe & US
– Politico explains why Democrats agreed to big defense increases.
– RollCall reports threats to Hill interns.
– Big CHIPS bill passes Senate.
– Author rebuts critics of his argument that social media have weakened US democracy.
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Stevenson’s army, July 25
– Yale prof says Russian economy is hurting.
– Politico details fights over size of the Navy.
– Politico has more on AIPAC-related campaign involvement.
– Task & Purpose tells of new documentary with Afghan vets.
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Stevenson’s army, July 23
So what’s been happening? Russia and Ukraine agreed to a grain shipment deal. Good.
But I still share Andrew Sullivan’s concerns that Putin can outlast the fragmenting West.
WSJ says the administration is still resisting sending long distance armed drones.
SASC finally released its NDAA materials.
Max Boot defends the USMC reform plans.
A bunch of retired generals and admirals call Trump’s behavior dereliction of duty.
DOD doesn’t want Pelosi to visit Taiwan.
Poliitco explains why Huawei sanctions are limited.
I came across an earlier WaPo article on changing cyber rules.
Here’s a summary of the new bill to reform the electoral count law.
Peter Beinart has details on AIPAC-linked funding of congressional races.
CNA analyst skewers Colby’s China strategy.
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Stevenson’s army, July 15
– The FT asks but doesn’t really answer whether Russia can prevail over Ukraine.
– I’m worried that time is more on Russia’s side — because the Italian PM just resigned because of disagreement in his coalition over help to Ukraine.
– NYT says Israeli security officials are divided over value of Iran nuclear deal.
– The House passed its NDAA. For a complete list of action on amendments scroll down to House section of the Daily Digest.
– NYT says US armed forces falling short in recruitment.
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Stevenson’s army, July 1
FYI, I [Charlie Stevenson] have grandparent duty for much of the next few weeks and won’t be able to read and report on the news as often as usual.
Meanwhile. note that the Army has paused its rule allowing enlistment of kids without a high school degree.
Sen. Leahy’s hip surgery really complicates Democratic plans in the 50/50 Senate.
Sen. McConnell threatens to block action on the popular bipartisan America Competes Act if Democrats push a reconciliation bill.
Commerce plans to increase limits on technology exports.
Yesterday, Charlie posted this, while I was traveling, under the heading NATO and more:
– WaPo summarizes the meeting. Here’s the official communique and the new NATO Strategic Concept.
– Reuters says there’s a deal on Kaliningrad.
– Norway suffered a cyber attack.
-Former SASC staffer wants more for Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
– VA reform blocked by parochial Senators, WaPo says.
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Stevenson’s army, June 27
– Russia defaults, first time since 1918.
– Army drops requirement for high school diploma.
– Congressional games over LCS.
– Georgetown prof says US has unrealistic training of foreign troops.
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