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It's Thursday, September 15th. |
Putin Meets Xi
Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow understood that China had “questions and concerns” about the war in Ukraine — a notable, if cryptic, admission from Mr. Putin that Beijing may not fully approve of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as the NYT reports. |
Ukraine Battles Flooding After Russian Strike on Dam
Ukrainian authorities said Thursday that they staved off flooding caused by a Russian missile strike on the southern city of Kryviy Rih, as Moscow targeted the dam with new salvos and Ukrainian forces consolidated their positions in recently retaken areas, as the WSJ reports. |
Biden Issues New Order to Block Chinese Investment in Technology in the U.S.
President Biden on Thursday issued an executive order designed to sharpen the federal government’s powers to block Chinese investment in technology in the United States and limit its access to private data on citizens as part of a continuing effort to address security threats from China, as the NYT reports. |
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Video Shorts
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In That Number
$130 million
The Biden administration will withhold the $130 million in foreign security assistance to Egypt for a second time, symbolically penalizing Cairo for its human rights record while also trying to maintain diplomatic ties with the Middle East.
Source: WSJ
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Critical Quote
“We highly appreciate the balanced position of our Chinese friends in connection with the Ukrainian crisis. We understand your questions and concerns in this regard.”
—Russian President Vladimir Putin |
iDeas Lab
 Recent satellite images of the Sinpo South Shipyard, a critical location in North Korea's development of SSB and SLBM capabilities, show vessel movements and new construction in the area.
The Andreas C. Dracopoulos iDeas Lab at CSIS enhances our research with the latest in cutting-edge web technologies, design, and multimedia.
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(Photo by Alexandr Demyanchuk/Sputnik/AFP.) China's President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladmir Putin pose on the sidelines of the Sanghai Cooperation Organization leaders' summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on September 15, 2022. |
Recommended Reading
“IRA and the EV Tax Credits—Can We Kill Multiple Birds with One Stone?” by CSIS's Jane Nakano. |
This Town Tomorrow
At 9:00 a.m., the CSIS Africa Program hosts a discussion with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
And, at 10:00 a.m., Brookings hosts a conversation on the state of play in Italy's upcoming elections.
Then, at 11:00 a.m., the Atlantic Council holds a discussion on the recent Russian retreat and Ukraine advancement, and what's next.
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Video
Yesterday, the CSIS Economics Program hosted a panel discussion on the merits and challenges of a G7 Climate Club. Watch the full video here.
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Podcasts
 CSIS's Mvemba Phezo Dizolele is joined by Joshua Baker and Francesca Bomoko to unpack the results of a new national survey in the DRC and voter trends, approval ratings, and the gap between civilians and their elected officials.
Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
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Smiles
I’ll leave you this week with a bit more proof that rock and roll will never die. This is from Tedeschi Trucks Band’s new album released last week: “I Am The Moon.” Long live rock. |
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