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It's Tuesday, October 31st. |
Israel Hits Dense Gaza Area
Israel said it targeted Hamas in a densely populated neighborhood in Gaza. Photos showed a massive crater and widespread damage, and Hamas and nearby hospital officials said numerous people were killed. And, as the NYT reports, the IDF announced that the strike had killed a ringleader of the Oct. 7 attacks. |
Senate Panel Appears to Back Biden’s Aid Package for Israel, Ukraine
Senate Democrats and Republicans appeared to be in broad agreement Tuesday about a need for swift approval of a major package of military aid for both Ukraine and Israel, setting up a potential clash with hard-right House Republicans who have expressed skepticism about continued assistance for Kyiv, as The Washington Post reports. |
China’s Economy Shows Signs of Slowing
China’s economy suffered a setback as surveys showed factory orders shrank and construction activity slowed, reigniting growth concerns just as activity appeared to be stabilizing, as the WSJ reports. |
Executive Education
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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: "The Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence" with CSIS’s James Andrew Lewis. |
In That Number
$106 billion
The Biden administration is calling for $106 billion in emergency funds for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan and to manage the flow of migrants at the U.S. border.
Source: WSJ |
Critical Quote
“This is a threat that is reaching, in some way, sort of historic levels.”
—FBI Director Christopher Wray on antisemitism |
iDeas Lab
Xi and Putin have maintained a close relationship since Xi came to power in 2012. This latest meeting is their 42nd to date. Read the full CSIS analysis here.
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Optics
(Photo credit: Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images.) An Israeli army soldier puts on his helmet as he mans a turret in an armored tracked vehicle deployed at a position along the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on October 31, 2023. |
Recommended Reading
"The Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence" by CSIS's James Andrew Lewis, Emily Benson, and Michael Frank. |
This Town Tomorrow
At 9:30 a.m., the CSIS Japan Chair hosts a conference on economic trends in the Indo-Pacific.
Then, at 1:30 p.m., the CSIS International Security Program discusses geostrategic challenges and how the Defense Intelligence Agency is posturing to meet them.
Earlier, at 8:30 a.m., the Atlantic Council presents its second annual Pakistan Conference, with a focus on resilience and reforms. |
Video
This morning, the CSIS China Power Project held a panel discussion on significant developments within the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Watch the full video here. |
Podcasts
This week, GeoTech Wars examines the changes in the venture capital industry as the U.S.-China relationship has evolved over the last two decades and the impact to global innovation.
Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. |
Smiles
Without question, my favorite Halloween song is “I Put a Spell on You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Screamin’ Jay’s original is amazing, of course. Countless artists have covered the tune, from Nina Simone and Bette Midler to Bryan Ferry and David Gilmour. My favorite cover is the explosive version by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Happy Halloween! |
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