Tag: Taiwan
Stevenson’s army, August 4
– NYT reports US war-gaming Chinese responses to Pelosi visit.-
– WaPo says Russia did pre-invasion cyber attack on Ukraine.
– It’s always good to check out recent CRS reports. Here’s one on the Vacancies Act and how it limits “acting” officials.
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Stevenson’s army, August 3
– Speaker Pelosi has left Taiwan and China has muscled up.
– More details on al-Zawahri killing, from NYT and also from WaPo.FDD analysts explain new Senate bill on Taiwan.
– State approves new arms sales to UAE & Saudi Arabia.
– A retiring congressman explains how partisanship grew.
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Stevenson’s army, August 2
– al-Zawahri assassination: CNN has the tick tock; Fred Kaplan has analysis.
– Pelosi going to Taiwan: Tom Friedman criticizes; White House warns China; Senators Menendez and Graham file big bill on Taiwan policy.
– Sen. Hawley opposes NATO membership for Sweden and Finland, another example of eroding US support for countering Russia policy.
– RUSI analyst has revealing comments on Russian military problems
– Lawyer worries about unintended consequences of new security assistance law.
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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 26
– Russia has significantly cut natural gas supplies to Europe. Carnegie has good background.
– CNN says Huawei equipment could endanger US nuclear forces.
-Techie explains why Russia hasn’t jammed GPS more.
– Politico tells how Saudis manipulate the US press
– NYT details Chinese strategy in Africa.
– NYT carries clear signal administration doesn’t want Pelosi to go to Taiwan now.
– Lawyers answer complaints about Electoral Count Act.
– The Hill sees a “GOP civil war” over Ukraine.
– Organizational culture differences are even causing problems at a major military hospital.
– Jake Sullivan gives long interview.
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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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