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Russia Is Choking Off Air Travel to Ukraine
Moscow doesn’t need troops and roadblocks to isolate a target country.
Ideas
To Stop Iran’s Proxy Terrorists, Stop Iran
The U.S., Israel, Saudi Arabia, and UAE must do more to stop Tehran together.
Threats
Putin Orders Russian Troops to Invade Eastern Ukraine
Declaring two Ukrainian regions “independent,” Putin dispatched “peacekeepers” and warned Ukraine not to fight back. The White House issued immediate sanctions.
Ideas
Italy Is a Quiet Pillar of NATO’s Aerial Policing
Rome seems happy to contribute more than their share of ground troops and jets to NATO missions—as long as they can do it sotto voce.
Threats
In an Information War, Be Careful What You Amplify
An announcement about an annual Russian reserve-forces exercise has some people speculating unhelpfully.
Threats
‘What Are You Waiting For?’ Zelenskyy Pleads For Stronger European Response to Russia
The embattled Ukrainian president had harsh words for nearly everybody on Saturday.
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Inside the Air Force Chief’s Mission for Racial Equity
“There's still a lot to do,’ said Gen. C.Q. Brown, ‘...we didn't get here overnight, we're not gonna get out of here overnight.”
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Expect a Navy Fleet Plan of 500 Ships, CNO Says
Adm. Gilday says recent exercises and several years of analysis are helping the service converge on numbers for its long-range shipbuilding plan.
Threats
Putin has ‘Made the Decision’ to Attack Ukraine, Biden Says
Amid shelling, Ukrainian, U.S., and allied leaders derided Moscow over a series of highly unconvincing PR stunts.
Threats
Germany Defends Its Support for Ukraine Amid Criticism: ‘We Have Different Roles’
Germany’s lack of aid presents an opportunity for Putin, GOP Rep. Michael Turner said.
Ideas
Will Biden’s ‘Severe Costs’ on Russia Include Cyber Attacks?
We should know more about U.S. cyber operations by now.
Threats
Poland to Buy $6 Billion in US Tanks, Assault Bridges, Explosives; Russian Advancing Force Grows to 190,000
In Warsaw, Austin warns ‘thousands’ of Ukrainians could flee into Poland, ‘trying to save themselves and their families from the scourge of war.”
Ideas
The Space Force Isn’t a Military Service
Unlike its sister branches, it doesn’t deal in violence. It needs a different model.
Threats
WEST 2022 Conference Wire: Comms Challenges
PacFleet commander wants better information-sharing with allies, while a lawmaker wants more clarity in Navy messaging,
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