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U.S. to Expand Troop Presence in Taiwan
The U.S. is markedly increasing the number of troops deployed to Taiwan, more than quadrupling the current number to bolster a training program for the island’s military amid a rising threat from China, as the WSJ reports. |
UN Approves Resolution Calling for Russia to Leave Ukraine
The U.N. General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution Thursday that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and demands the withdrawal of its forces, sending a strong message on the eve of the first anniversary of the invasion that Moscow’s aggression must end, as the AP reports. |
Poland Close to $10 Billion Weapons Deal with U.S.
Poland said on Thursday that it is close to finalizing a deal to buy additional American-made HIMARS rocket launchers and related equipment worth up to $10 billion, expanding Warsaw’s effort to fortify its military, as the NYT reports. |
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In That Number
100
The U.S. plans to deploy between 100 and 200 troops to Taiwan in the coming months, up from roughly 30 there a year ago, according to U.S. officials.
Source: WSJ |
Critical Quote
“We have made clear that providing material support to Russia or assistance with any kind of systemic sanctions evasion would be a very serious concern for us. We will certainly continue to make clear to the Chinese government and the companies and banks in their jurisdiction about what the rules are regarding our sanctions and the serious consequences they would face for violating them.”
— Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen |
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(Photo credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images.) Ukrainian recruits and their British Armed Forces trainers pose for a photograph on Driver Tank Trainer armoured vehicles at a military facility, on February 23, 2023 in Southern England. |
Recommended Reading
“Russia Suspends New START and Increases Nuclear Risks” by CSIS’s Heather Williams. |
This Town Tomorrow
At 10:00 a.m., the CSIS International Security Program holds a conversation with Dr. William Inboden on his recent book, The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan in the White House and the World.
Then, at 11:00 a.m., Brookings hosts Condoleezza Rice and Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to reflect on how the U.S. can be better prepared to meet today's challenges.
Later, at 2:15 p.m., AEI assesses the current military situation in Ukraine. |
Video
Russian president Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine one year ago. What is the complex human toll that Russia’s campaign exacts upon Ukrainian society? And what lies ahead in year two? Watch Ukraine: The Human Price of War, Episode 7. |
Podcasts
CSIS's Jude Blanchette and Brookings's Ryan Hass are joined by Remco Zwetsloot to discuss the security and economic importance of talent.
Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. |
Smiles
Dead & Co have indicated that this summer will serve as their swan song. But Phil Lesh & Friends have shown that they have no plans to slow down. This recent performance of the Grateful Dead tune “St. Stephen” paired with The Byrds’ classic “Eight Miles High” is a good reminder as to why this band has a lot of gas left in the tank. |
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