Tag: United Nations

Stevenson’s army, June 9

– How many wars are we in today? WH releases latest war powers report.

– Watson Institute at Brown criticizes defense spending.

– There’s a fight over sending troops to Haiti. US wants a UN force; author argues against it.

– Corruption leads US to cut aid to Ethiopia.

– Another Discord leak from WaPo: Saudi prince threatened severe economic pain on US

– Effort to label Wagner a terrorist group fails.

– FT has details of Iranian drones to Russia.

– NYT says satellites saw dam explosion.

Florida man goes to jail for keeping classified documents.  No, a different Florida man.

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, April 23

-NYT keeps updating reports of evacuations from Sudan.

– WaPo says leaks show ISIS strength in Afghanistan.

– AP explains difficulties in ramping up artillery production.

– Politico tells how Russia is chairing UNSC.

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, November 16

Both my internet service and I have been out of commission the last few days, so I’ve missed lots of Stevenson’s army and other things. I’ll try to keep up now:

– Polish deaths blamed on errant Ukrainian air defense missile.

-New Congress will have almost 100 military veterans.

Congressional commission on China urges trade policies. It’s new annual report is here.

– GAO hits US military aircraft readiness.

-Chicago prof says Russia sanctions are doing long term damage.

Russia lost UN GA vote on Ukraine.

– Lawfare argues for repealing 2002 AUMF.

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, October 14

– NYT has important background on interagency debates before new order on Chinese tech.

– NYT also has details on US-Saudi pissing match.

UNGA votes against Russia.

– Axios has background on French West Africa policy.

– Military Times quotes conservatives arguing recruiting shortfalls are because the armed forces are too “woke.”

– US is punishing countries with child soldiers after waiving that sanction for years.

– NYT has short piece on subpoenaing former presidents, citing this CRS study.

– WaPo has details on the finally reopening Air & Space Museum.

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, October 7

– GOP promises China focus if they control House.

China blocks UN criticism of its human rights policies.

– Josh Rogin wants limits on lobbying by foreign dictators.

– WaPo says US intelligence reported direct criticism of Putin.

– NYT reports abuses by Mexican military.

– Axios reports anarchy in Haiti.

– CNN reports criticism of Havana syndrome investigations.

– CNN notes infrastructure bill opponents who now want the money.

– Why would a sitting US Senator want to quit to be a university president?

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, sometimes adding videos. 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, October 5

– Two civ-mil analysts use cases to explain why civilians defer to military advice.-

– Foreign policy analysts warn against declaring Russia a terrorist supporting state.

– A retired  colonel says our 4 star officers need replacement.

– A retired Marine colonel says cable news shows should be banned on military bases.

-A Carnegie analyst says bad relations between Germany and Poland are hurting Ukraine.

– BBC notes criticism of Russian military by Russians.

– WSJ says Russia is using Iranian drones very effectively.

– Fred Kaplan says Musk’s “peace plan” won’t work now.

Then Charlie added:

Why wait? These are interesting.

US & Europe are trying to get an anti-Russia vote in the UN General Assembly.

Erdogan might be getting ready for war with Greece.

FP says US is cracking down on Paraguay.

CRS says NDAA may contain provisions on cyber personnel.

National Security Archive touts its document file on Cuban missile crisis.

And I was wrong in class about PAYGO. It’s still on the books, has been routinely cancelled each year, but this fall faces a $100 billion automatic sequester unless Congress agrees to cancel it again.

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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