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It's Tuesday, October 22nd. |
Blinken Urges Netanyahu to Seek Truces
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on Tuesday “to capitalize on” the killing of the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and end the war in the Gaza Strip, as the NYT reports. |
Spy Agencies Warn of U.S. Election Violence Stoked by Iran and Russia
Russia and Iran might seek to stoke violence in the U.S. on and after Election Day, officials said Tuesday, warning that the adversaries want to weaken American democracy and undermine confidence in the outcome of the presidential vote, as the WSJ reports. |
Turkey Blocks Exports of Military-Linked Goods to Russia after U.S. Warning
Turkey has secretly barred exports to Russia of US military-linked hardware after Washington warned Ankara of “consequences” if it did not halt the trade, as the FT reports. |
Executive Education
Step into the unfolding story of superpower strategy as U.S.-China relations continue to redefine the global order. Flashpoints and Future of the U.S.-China Relationship explores the complex dynamics driving this critical relationship through expert insights and simulated futures. Register by November 6. |
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 Rising Threat of Anti-Government Domestic Terrorism: What the Data Tells Us" with CSIS's Riley McCabe. |
In That Number
10 Million
Ukraine's population has declined by 10 million, or around a quarter, since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion due to refugees leaving, collapsing fertility, and war deaths.
Source: Reuters
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Critical Quote
“When it comes to energy and freedom of navigation, getting a result on these points would be a signal that Russia may be ready to end the war.”
—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky |
iDeas Lab
Since 1994, the number of attacks and plots against government, military, and law enforcement targets has risen and fallen dramatically at various points. However, there is a discernable increase in the number of attacks and plots against these targets beginning in the late 2000s that remains at elevated levels today. Read the full 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: Maxim Shemetov/Pool/AFP/Getty Images.) Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 22, 2024. |
Recommended Reading
“Salmon Swimming Upstream: Charting a Course in Cislunar Space” by CSIS’s Clayton Swope with Louis Gleason.
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This Town Tomorrow
At 9:30 a.m., the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development hosts a panel discussion to recap Moldova’s elections and EU referendum.
Then, at 10:00 a.m., the CSIS Africa Program discusses how African countries can work together to reduce the cost of private sector debt.
And, at 11:00 a.m., the CSIS Americas Program unpacks the effects of mano dura policies on democracy in Latin America.
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Video
Earlier today, the CSIS Defending Democratic Institutions Project welcomed Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) for a conversation about an upcoming report on Building Civics Concepts in STEM and the tech sector. Watch the full video here. |
Podcasts
Admiral Rachel L. Levine discusses her journey as the highest-ranking openly transgender government official, her service-oriented career, and her advocacy for equitable healthcare access for all Americans.
Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. |
Smiles
Archival Tom Petty releases are really fun as his estate keeps putting out new “old” material and breathing fresh air into it. Like this video for “Long After Dark” hit “Change Of Heart.” |
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