Good Evening,
It's Wednesday, November 1st. |
Crossing Into Egypt
Hundreds of people—some with dual nationalities and others seriously injured—arrived in Egypt from Gaza on Wednesday, after the border was opened under an international agreement to allow a few categories of people to cross. They were the first such exits from Gaza since the start of the war between Hamas and Israel, as the NYT reports. |
Fed Holds Steady
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high and signaled rates would remain elevated well into next year to keep inflation moving down, as the WSJ reports. |
Speaker Tells Senate GOP He Backs Ukraine Aid
Speaker Mike Johnson told Senate Republicans on Wednesday that he supports aiding Ukraine—though he drew a hard line against combining it with money for Israel, as Politico reports. |
Executive Education
Ready to take the next step towards policy success in Washington? Join CSIS experts November 13-16, 2023, at CSIS Headquarters for "Decoding D.C.: Policy, Power, and People," to unlock the secrets to thriving in the capital's unique policy landscape. Register by November 1 to gain access to interactive seminars and practical tools for success. |
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: "Paper Tiger or Pacing Threat?" with CSIS's Ryan C. Berg. |
In That Number
120
On Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said that Russia had shelled nearly 120 settlements over the last day—more than in any single day so far this year.
Source: NYT |
Critical Quote
“We assess that the actions of Hamas and its allies will serve as an inspiration the likes of which we haven’t seen since ISIS launched its so-called caliphate years ago.”
—FBI Director Christopher Ray |
iDeas Lab
Foreign engagement in the Belt & Road Initiative has fluctuated, with Asia being the most involved region. The 2023 Forum saw a notable drop in attendance compared to 2019. Read the full CSIS analysis here.
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: Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images.) IDF soldiers inspect hundreds of burnt vehicles that were destroyed in the October 7 attack carried out by Hamas militants, after they had been transported outside the city of Netivot in southern Israel on November 1, 2023. |
Recommended Reading
“Think Strategy, Not Tactics” by CSIS’s Eliot A. Cohen in The Atlantic. |
This Town Tomorrow
At 9:30 a.m., the CSIS Korea Chair hosts a discussion on the new documentary "Beyond Utopia," which follows various families as they attempt to flee North Korea.
Later, at 12:30 p.m., the CSIS Americas Program welcomes the President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Luis Abinader, for a discussion on strengthening the U.S.-Dominican Republic bilateral relationship.
And, at 1:30 p.m., the Atlantic Council will host a discussion on the Iran-Russia alliance and opportunities, limits, and conflict in the Middle East. |
Video
CSIS's Kari Bingen and Emily Harding were joined by Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), to discuss geostrategic challenges and how DIA is posturing to meet them. Watch the full video here. |
Podcasts
CSIS’s Charles Edel joins the podcast to discuss the recent State Visit of Australian Prime Minister Albanese to Washington and its implications for Indo-Pacific security.
Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. |
Smiles
Howard Stern hosts some of the best musical performances anywhere. This Stones cover by The Struts is the latest example. Man, this made me smile! |
| I invite you to email me at [email protected] and follow me on Twitter @handrewschwartz |
