Tag: Russia
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, November 10
Votes are still being counted. WSJ assesses the pollsters — as does New York magazine.
Ukraine skeptical about Kherson withdrawal.
Daily Beast says Russian navy in trouble.
Germany blocks Chinese investments.
Stimson assesses Chinese MOOTW
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 9
The House still is likely to turn Republican by a small margin, but the Senate outcome depends on several close races. WSJ has good graphic on remaining votes.
Here’s AP’s call list.
Zelensky seems to accede to US urging to indicate willingness for peace talks.
SkyNews tells how Russia pays Iran for weapons.
Prof. Gavin says US is bridging the gap between academics and policymakers.
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 7
Warning: election results may be a long time coming. RollCall notes that floor maneuvers could delay organizing the new House.
The polls are suspect this year [only 1% response rates lately] and quite close for Senate tossup seats. Nate Cohn is right to see 4 possibilities.
Reuters notes growing opposition to machines.
GOP lawsuits oppose mail-in ballots.
The Hill speculates on a GOP House and defense.
In other news: SAIS wins Space Force training role.
Lawfare compares Biden and Trump NSS
WaPo says administration has urged Zelensky to be open to peace talks.
Jake Sullivan has secret contacts with Russia.
Israeli elections could affect US defense relations.
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 2
– NYT says Russian military [not in Putin presence] discussed use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
– WSJ says Saudis warn of Iranian attack.
– AP says even internal Chinese reports are censored.
– WaPo notes problems monitoring Ukraine use of US weapons. Here’s the official plan.
– RollCall says Dems may use reconciliation to raise debt limit.
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 1
Apropos of nothing in particular:
Political Wire got hold of NBC’s briefing book.
AP explains new laws that might affect voting this year.
Military Times speculates on what GOP win could mean for defense.
WaPo says trade secondary to security in US view of China.
NYT has interactive report on how Russia is paying for its war.
Turkey & Hungary still haven’t approved NATO membership for Sweden and Finland.
China unhappy US plans to send B52s to Australia.
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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