Tag: Africa

Stevenson’s army, September 7

– Fred Kaplan analyzes the Tuberville mess — and has some quotes from me.

– The coach reacts

– US government debates whether to call Niger event a “coup”

– FT wonders which African country will have a coup next

– WSJ says DOD plans “vast AI fleet”

– NYT says China is building a network of basesChina

– Noah Smith, echoing Hal Brands, says China’s economic slowdown may make it more belligerent

– Lawfare reports poll of US views on intelligence community

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Stevenson’s army, September 4

– Zelensky fired his defense minister, while military corruption remains a problem.

– NYT says US Navy has too many big ships, partly for political reasons.

– FP suggests UN peacekeeping fuels African coups

-Hill tells how House GOP plans to help Trump — one way is through renewed Holman Rule.

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Stevenson’s army, August 30

– We talked in class about how the Constitution gives Congress the power over trade. The Atlantic notes the many ways Congress has abdicated its trade powers with emergency provisions which President Trump notably used.

– Dan Drezner analyzes the chapter on Biden and Afghanistan that I sent around yesterday.

– Thomas Edsall reviews research on small donors to political campaigns.

– New Yorker reviews rise of right-wing violence.

– WSJ says  Saudis offer money to Palestinian Authority.

Military coup in Gabon.

– Given the hurricane threatening Florida, remember that CRS has background reports on issues like FEMA assistance.

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Stevenson’s army, August 21

– Economist sees sour mood in Ukraine.

– The Hill sees refugee fatigue in Europe.

– NYT sees China “dark mood” over deflation.

US Japan & Australia plan drills in SCS

– Axios reports on Chinese propaganda schools in Africa

– New Yorker says US government relies on but has complicated relations with Musk.

– Punchbowl News shows crowded congressional calendar in September

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Stevenson’s army, August 18

-NYT says administration is consulting closely with Senate on possible Saudi-Israeli deal.

– WaPo says intelligence report doubts Ukraine will achieve key target

– WaPo has interview with Gen. Milley on that and more

– NYT explains how Tokyo and Seoul have come together

– ECOWAS military chiefs confer about Niger

– North Korea said to prepare missile tests

– FP says Iran has shifted tactics, more carrots for neighbors

-FT columnist warns of AI hype — citing this guy

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Stevenson’s army, July 3

WSJ says Putin is taking over Wagner’s assets.

Vox argues its African operations create dependencies more than revenues.

NYT podcast gives more Wagner background.

New Yorker rounds up expert views of Putin today.

WaPo suggests administration is pressuring Hill on cluster munitions for Ukraine.

State approves more arms for Taiwan.

Politico says Tuberville poses problems for JCS succession.

Court rules military cases don’t require unanimous verdicts.

CJCS Milley gave talk at National Press Club. CSPAN has tape and transcript.

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