The Evening: NATO Talks, China Threats, Mardi Gras, and More

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Good Evening,

It's Wednesday, February 15th.

Russia Deploys Most of its Army

The U.K. said Russia has deployed nearly its entire army in Ukraine, increasing pressure along the front line in the east of the country but falling short of a breakthrough, as the WSJ reports

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NATO talks focus on weapons production

NATO defense ministers gathered in Brussels on Wednesday for more meetings on the long-term response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, including boosting the production of armaments and ammunition, as The Washington Post reports

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China threatens US entities over downing of balloon

China said Wednesday it will take measures against U.S. entities related to the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the U.S. East Coast, as the AP reports

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Executive Education

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course offers embassy, business, and nonprofit professionals the tools and knowledge necessary to better navigate the Washington policy ecosystem.

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In That Number

97%

According to UK defense secretary Ben Wallace, 97% of the Russian army is now estimated to be in Ukraine.

Source: B

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BC

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Critical Quote

“Our world is hurtling past the 1.5-degree warming limit that a livable future requires, and with present policies, is careening towards 2.8 degrees — a death sentence for vulnerable countries.”

—U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres

iDeas Lab

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Last week, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen visited CSIS for a keynote address on evolving the multilateral development banks to address growing global challenges. Watch the ReCap here

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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: Burak Kara/Getty Images.) Friends and relatives wait by fire as they watch an excavator dig out a destroyed building on February 15, 2023 in Hatay, Turkey.

Recommended Reading

“Experts React: Factors Shaping the Russia-Ukraine Conflict in 2023

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” by CSIS’s Emily Harding, Benjamin Jensen, Heather Williams, and Eliot A. Cohen.

This Town Tomorrow

At 9:30 a.m.

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, Brookings holds a conversation on “Keys to Climate Action: How developing countries could drive global success and local prosperity.”

And, at 2:30 p.m.

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, the Atlantic Council hosts Judd Devermont, special assistant to the President of the United States, to discuss the Biden administration’s strategy for engagement with Africa in 2023.

Later, at 3:00 p.m.

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, the Wilson Center holds a conversation on the implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine for Ukrainian identity and governance.

Video

Today, Ambassador Robert Joseph and Greg Scarlatoiu sat down with CSIS's Dr. Victor Cha to discuss North Korea's human rights situation and the North Korean human rights movement. Watch the full video here.

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Podcasts

CSIS's Bonny Lin and Bonnie Glaser discuss the recent changes to U.S.-China relations in the aftermath of the balloon incident in early February 2023.

Listen on Spotify

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Smiles

Mardi Gras is a huge smile in New Orleans and for many around the world who celebrate it. The Carnival season started a few weeks ago in the Crescent City and has been ramping up to full throttle starting today through Fat Tuesday. For me, Mardi Gras is always about the music. A great way to celebrate this year if you aren’t in New Orleans is to watch the fascinating documentary “Take Me To The River: New Orleans,” now available on Prime. Most of my favorite musicians are in the film and the soundtrack is off the charts. This video derived from the film featuring R&B singer Ledisi backed by Ivan Neville, Cyril Neville, Ian Neville, George Porter Jr., and Eric Krasno should get you into the spirit

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The Evening is my daily guide to key insights CSIS brings to the events of the day. It is composed with the External Relations team: Paige Montfort, Claire Dannenbaum, and Claire Smrt.

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