The Evening: KJU to Russia, FDA Approves Covid Vaccine, The Rising, and More

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Good Evening,

It's Monday, September 11th.

Kim Jong Un to Visit Putin

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, will make an official visit to Russia at the invitation of Vladimir Putin, the two governments announced on Monday, setting the stage for a rare meeting that Western officials warn could bolster Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine, as the NYT reports

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Desperation in Morocco

Pressure mounted Monday on the Moroccan government to rescue survivors of a powerful earthquake still trapped beneath rubble and provide food, water and shelter for thousands of others, as it faces criticism for being slow to accept international help, as the WSJ reports

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FDA Approves New Covid Vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a reformulated coronavirus vaccine in a bid to provide increased protection ahead of cooler weather — even as the nation experiences a late-summer uptick of covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, as The Washington Post reports

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Executive Education

Beyond the Battlefield: Global Implications of Russia's War in Ukraine

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breaks down how the February 2022 invasion and concomitant sanctions have been altering national and regional security in Russia, on the European continent, and the United States.

Audio Briefs

CSIS experts give short, spoken-word summaries on the biggest takeaways from their latest reports, white papers, and commentaries—in their own words.

Listen here: "Drugs Are Not Microchips

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" with CSIS's Michaela Simoneau.

In That Number

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Earlier on Monday, Kim Jong Un's personal bulletproof train had left Pyongyang and been spotted en route toward Russia, according to a South Korean government official. The trip will mark the North Korean dictator’s first overseas trip in more than four years.

Source: WSJ

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Critical Quote

“Vaccination remains critical to public health and continued protection against serious consequences of Covid-19, including hospitalization and death.”

—Dr. Peter Marks, F.D.A

iDeas Lab

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Today, 700 million people are hungry and food insecure. Romina Bandura and Paula Reynal unpack how public-private partnerships are critical in continued efforts to address global food insecurity. Read the full CSIS analysis here.

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The Andreas C. Dracopoulos iDeas Lab at CSIS enhances our research with the latest in cutting-edge web technologies, design, and multimedia.

Optics

(Photo credit: Bryan R. Smith/AFP/Getty Images.) New York City Mayor Eric Adams, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul attend a remembrance ceremony on the 22nd anniversary of the terror attack on the World Trade Center, in New York City on September 11, 2023.

Recommended Reading

“North Korea Launches New Ballistic Missile Submarine

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” by CSIS's Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun.

This Town Tomorrow

At 10:00 a.m.

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, the CSIS International Security Program hosts Dennis Eger, OSINT Defense Intelligence Senior Leader, and Shawn Nilius, Director, Army OSINT Office, to discuss a rigorous approach to open source.

And, at 1:00 p.m.

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, the CSIS International Security Program discusses the importance of cyber wargames and exercises in understanding emerging threats.

Later, at 2:00 p.m.

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, the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development holds a conversation on water access and security in partnership with USAID.

Video

Today, the CSIS Korea Chair hosted Deputy Assistant Secretary Jung H. Pak for a keynote on how the United States and Korea can work together to enhance peace and stability on the Korean peninsula. Watch the full video here.

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Podcasts

CSIS's trade guys unpack Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's visit to China and the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting.

Listen on Spotify

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& Apple Podcasts

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Smiles

It’s hard to smile on September 11. But I try to when I think about some of the good that has come from it. One example is that my dear friend Jim Hake founded Spirit of America

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in wake of 9/11 to help our troops and diplomats in saving lives, defending freedom, helping people build free and better lives, and showing the world America at our best. Most recently, working with U.S. military personnel, Spirit of America has delivered over 200 tons of protective, nonlethal aid—body armor, helmets, medical supplies, surveillance drones, vehicles, food, and more—to Ukrainian soldiers and civilian volunteers on the front lines.

And, on September 11, I think of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band and what they did to help us rise from the ashes of that tragic day. Get well soon, Boss!

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I invite you to email me at [email protected]

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and follow me on Twitter @handrewschwartz

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The Evening is my daily guide to key insights CSIS brings to the events of the day. It is composed with the External Relations team: Paige Montfort, Claire Dannenbaum, Ava Rose, and Lauren Adler.

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