Tag: gaza
Stevenson’s army, December 15
– US “officials” are making clear to the media that the Biden administration wants Israel to reduce the intensity and shorten the duration of its operations in Gaza. Here’s NYT version. And from WSJ. And from Axios. Israel seems to be resisting.
– CNN reports a DNI assessment — later confirmed by WaPo — that almost half Israeli air attacks have been with “dumb” bombs.
– Bulwark has detailed analysis of US views on Gaza war.
– Despite earlier reports of a work-around, Hungary vetoed additional EU aid to Ukraine at this time.
– NYT reports harsh Ukraine recruiting tactics
– AP explains the various US pots of money for Ukraine
On other issues– FP blasts Biden policy toward Venezuela.
– FP analyzes China’s actions in SCS
– National Security Archive releases collection on Carter Administration
-NYT has ticktock on SCOTUS on Dobbs decision
FYI, today is Bill of Rights Day, celebrating 1791 ratification of first ten amendments to the Constitution.
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Stevenson’s army, December 13
– The Zelensky visit produced no breakthrough on Ukraine aid in DC. But FT says EU is looking for technical tricks to get around Orban veto of new aid.
– Politico reports declassified intelligence on Russian losses
– In private meeting with fundraisers, Biden sharply criticized Israel, referred to “indiscriminate bombing.”
– WSJ says Israel is flooding Gaza tunnels.
– In print edition, WaPo has long articles on problems in Ukraine offensive and many pages on the Discord leaks
– House China committee urges legal changes forcing higher tariffs on Chinese goods. Here’s the report.
– Politico says Trump wants deal with North Korea letting it keep nuclear weapons
– FYI, WH sent Congress latest war powers report
– Senate voted against forcing US troops from Syria.
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Stevenson’s army, December 10
– NYT recounts how Israel agreed to Qatar’s financial support to Hamas in Gaza for years
– Mort Halperin recounts Kissinger’s lies to him. [Full disclosure: Halperin was my junior year tutor and later my boss in Policy Planning at State]
– State uses emergency authority to bypass Congress on weapons sale to Israel
– WSJ has background information on Hamas leader
– Kevin Drum explains the generational division over Israel
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Stevenson’s army, December 9
-Economist says Netanyahu isn’t the real leader of the war cabinet
– US & Guyana are conducting joint military exercises.
– Greece and Turkey make nice.
– NYT says Europe fears NATO withdrawal by Trump
– WSJ says Israel has plotted grid for Gaza
-Politico has a report on the meeting pressuring Tuberville
– SAIS’ James Mann has a piece about the myths Kissinger created about himself
– Two recent CRS reports: on FY2024 State/Foreign Ops appropriations and a big background report on IEEPA
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Stevenson’s army, December 7
– 3100 page NDAA conference report released; hiccups will slow Senate action.
– No deal on PEPFAR extension
– CBO details military compensation
– Defense News show GOP disarray on defense
– Politico says administration reluctant to fight Houthis
– Hill lists top lobbyists
– Axios describes Trump’s likely loyal cabinet
– Barno & Bensahel offer first lessons from Ukraine and Gaza
– Sy Hersh tells of his role in Lavelle case and his dealings with Kissinger
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Stevenson’s army, December 5
– Politico reports State Dept plans for Gaza
– Israeli critical of the war explains targeting plans
– Stimson Fellow says India has a targeted killing program
-WaPo details how Ukraine offensive stalled
– Politico says administration tells where US aid to Ukraine is being spent domestically
-Tom Nichols summarizes new Atlantic issue on a new Trump administration
– CBS reports conservative effort to urge voters
– Author shows how Monroe Doctrine is a shifting meme.
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