Tag: Japan

Stevenson’s army, July 12

– The House takes up the NDAA this week, with over 1200 amendments filed.

– GOP resists Democratic proposals for increased aid to UN to counter China.

– Big LDP win foreshadows revisions to Japan’s constitution.

– US says Iran is shipping drones to Russia.

Putin goes to Tehran for meetings including Turkey.

– WSJ says US is working to reform WTO.

– WaPo says ISIS planned attacks in Western Europe.

– NYT sees Ukraine war turning into test of stamina.

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Stevenson’s army, April 6

– Paul Pillar notes how hard a Ukraine peace deal because of disagreements over war aims on all sides. More on that from WaPo.

– Gen. Milley disagrees with Biden budget cut to nuclear cruise missile.

– 63 House Republican oppose resolution supporting NATO.

– DOD officials admit inflation estimate too low.

– Kori Schake wants 50% increase in defense spending.

– Incoming South Korean president wants return of US nukes.

Japan has moved radar closer to China.

– WSJ says Czechs have sent tanks to Ukraine.

– With LePen surging in polls, GMF has survey of presidential candidates’ views on foreign policy.

– Andrew Exum explains Russian atrocities.

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. 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, January 25

– FT notesincreased Chinese activity near Taiwan and Japan.

US Navy is there, too.

– BTW, Russian navy worries Ireland.

– NYT has good rundown of possible pretexts for Russian action in Ukraine.

– Fiona Hill says Putin has US where he wants it.

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. 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, January 8

[FYI, I’ll be away for a few days]

-SecState Blinken says US has two new security arrangements with Japan. There was more in his Friday news conference.

-WH denies report of troop cuts in Europe.

– Bloomberg reports on bureaucratic fights over cyber.

– Vox reports on former Trump officials.

– Atlantic Council has several reports on 2022 foreign policy issues.

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. 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, December 27

– The Guardian says US & Japan are coordinating on Taiwan.

Russia will have talks with US & NATO in January.

– WSJ reports how Taliban “outwitted and outwaited” US.

– Just Security has long report on military activity last January 6.

– NYT reviews book challenging views on WWII.  I also found the book persuasive. My take is here.

My SAIS colleague Charlie Stevenson distributes this almost daily news digest of foreign/defense/national security policy to “Stevenson’s army” via Googlegroups. I plan to republish here. 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, December 12

– NYT says US & Israel sharply divided over Iran.

– CNN reports new WH rules on reporting cyber attacks.

– Cook Political Report writer says GOP has already gained  10-15 House seats through gerrymandering.

– WaPo reminds how GOP snubbed Bob Dole.

– Military.com says Japanese learned how to attack Pearl Harbor by watching US exercises.

Some more from Charlie, under the heading threats to democracy:

– WaPo & NYT have several articles on the issue.  Thomas Edsall surveyed political scientists and reports their analyses.

– A former GOP official says the right wing is already mobilizing.

– Kevin Drum explains why GOP believes Trump won.

-WSJ says redistricting is eliminating swing districts.

– G7 issued a warning to Russia on Ukraine.  

– NYT has more on the secret US unit in Syria which was “reckless” in targeting.

My SAIS colleague Charlie Stevenson distributes this almost daily news digest of foreign/defense/national security policy to “Stevenson’s army” via Googlegroups. I plan to republish here. 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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