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It's Thursday, April 27th. |
Washington imposes new sanctions on Russian intelligence agency
The United States on Thursday announced new sanctions on Russian and Iranian intelligence agencies, and several Iranian individuals, for their role in hostage-taking and the “wrongful detention” of American citizens, as The Washington Post reports. |
Russian Gas Exports Drop
Russian news reports estimate that Russia’s gas exports by pipeline could fall as much as 50 percent in volume this year from last year, as the NYT reports. |
Iran Seized U.S. Bound Oil Tanker
Iran’s naval forces on Thursday seized an oil tanker bound for Texas in the Gulf of Oman, a move that drew condemnation from the U.S. military at a time of heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, as the WSJ reports. |
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In That Number
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Russia’s gas exports are expected to drop by 50 percent in 2023.
Source: NYT |
Critical Quote
“Reporting is not a crime.”
—The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post |
iDeas Lab
 Satellite imagery shows that construction has begun on a fifth research facility as China looks to expand its influence in the Antarctic.
The Andreas C. Dracopoulos iDeas Lab at CSIS enhances our research with the latest in cutting-edge web technologies, design, and multimedia.
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Optics
(Photo credit: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images.) U.S. President Joe Biden (2nd R) and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (R) speak onstage alongside U.S. singers Norm Lewis (L), Jessica Vosk (2nd L), and Lea Salonga during a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 26, 2023. |
Recommended Reading
"Why the U.S. Military’s Messages Are Falling on Deaf Middle Eastern Ears" by CSIS's Jon B. Alterman. |
This Town Tomorrow
At 2:00 p.m., the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development hosts a discussion on the need for debt transparency solutions in developing countries.
Earlier, at 9:00 a.m., the Atlantic Council discusses Paraguay’s elections and implications for diplomatic engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean.
And, at 10:00 a.m., the Wilson Center holds a discussion on the converging risks of climate, insecurity, and migration in Central America. |
Video
Today, the CSIS Renewing American Innovation Project celebrated World Intellectual Property Day 2023 with a conversation on this year's theme, “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity.” Watch the full video here. |
Podcasts
CSIS's Bonny Lin and Caitlin Chin discuss the debate around TikTok in the United States and the question of China’s influence over the platform.
Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. |
Smiles
“I got the key to the highway
Billed out and bound to go
Gonna leave here running
Walking is much too slow”
Another great thing about Delaney & Bonnie was that it led directly to Eric Clapton forming Derek and the Dominos in 1970. Soon after the Dominos came together they recorded “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.” In addition to Clapton and band members Bobby Whitlock (keyboards and vocals), bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon, the album recording featured a special guest on most tracks—Duane Allman on lead and slide guitar. Simply put, it is some of the greatest Southern Rock ever recorded. |
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