The Evening: Vaccine Trials, Embassy in China Seized, Carry On and More
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** Good Evening,
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It's Monday, July 27.
** Moderna/NIH Vaccine Trials Launched
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A vaccine developed by the biotechnology company Moderna in collaboration with NIH today officially launched U.S. clinical trials that will test experimental vaccines in 30,000 participants, half receiving the shot and half receiving a placebo, as the
Washington Post reports ([link removed]) .
** China Takes U.S. Embassy in Chengdu
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China took over the premises of the U.S. consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu on Monday, after ordering the facility to be vacated in retaliation for China’s ouster last week from its consulate in Houston, as Reuters reports ([link removed]) .
** Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Fire
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Israel’s military said Monday its forces and Hezbollah exchanged fire on Israel’s border with Lebanon ([link removed]) , ratcheting up tensions as Israel presses a campaign to rout the influence of Iran and its allies on its frontiers, as the
WSJ reports ([link removed]) .
** CSIS Executive Education
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** In That Number
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** 14
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At least 14 members of Miami Marlins baseball team—12 players and two coaches—have tested positive for Covid-19.
Source: ESPN ([link removed])
** Critical Quote
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** “There is no risk of exposure to the president or the vice president. The work of the National Security Council continues uninterrupted.”
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—White House statement on National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien’s positive Covid-19 test
** iDeas Lab
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Climate change has dried critical river channels in Kenya. In the first chapter ([link removed]) of a three-part documentary series, the CSIS Global Food Security Program highlights the creation of sand dams as a tool to regenerate the environment and protect agriculture.
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(Photo credit: Matt McClain-Pool/Getty Images.) John-Miles Lewis touches the casket during a memorial service for his father, former Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC.
** Recommended Reading
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“Ripe for Reform: Policy Implications for African Cities during Covid-19 ([link removed]) ,” by CSIS’s Judd Devermont.
** This Town Tomorrow
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At 10:00 a.m. ([link removed]) , join CSIS to discuss the current conflict in northern Mozambique, implications for regional security, and steps the international community can take to respond to the humanitarian needs.
Also, at 10:00 a.m. ([link removed]) , CSIS is hosting the fourth session in the Climate Solutions Series that will explore challenges and opportunities to decarbonizing the industrial sector.
Then, at 11:00 a.m ([link removed]) . ([link removed]) , the Aerospace Security Project at CSIS is convening a panel of industry experts to discuss U.S. economic and military leadership in space.
** Video
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CSIS's Steve Morrison on Friday sat down with Dr. Anthony Fauci, who shared recommendations for safely reopening businesses, schools, and sporting events. Watch the full video of their conversation here. ([link removed])
** Podcasts
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This week's episode of "The Asia Chessboard" analyzes Chinese and Russian influence activities in Europe and Asia that attempt to separate the U.S. from its closest allies.
Listen on Apple Podcasts ([link removed]) & Spotify ([link removed]) .
** Smiles
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If you haven’t seen my colleague J. Stephen Morrison’s interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci from last Friday, I strongly recommend it—here’s the link ([link removed]) .
CSIS and Steve in particular has worked with Tony Fauci for decades on AIDS policy and other global health issues. One of the great joys of working at CSIS with my dear friend and colleague Steve Morrison to have the opportunity to engage with Dr. Fauci. Last Friday was no different.
Before Steve and Tony went live, the three of us were “backstage” on Zoom together. I laughed when Tony noticed all of the rock and roll memorabilia hanging on the walls in my home office which served as the backdrop of my Zoom.
“You look like you’re at home, Andrew,” Tony said with a chuckle.
“Tony, I’m doing exactly like you said following orders and social distancing.”
Tony cracked a big smile and as only he could, told me to carry on.
I know of no more noble public servant than Tony Fauci. This smile goes out to him: [link removed].
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