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.
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.
Threats
Biden, Putin Commit to Diplomacy; Russia Claims to Start Withdrawal as Cyberattacks Hit Ukraine
President says invasion is still possible, warns Moscow ‘we are prepared to respond’ to cyber attacks on Americans or allies.
Threats
US Orders Most Troops, Diplomats to Leave Ukraine
160 National Guardsmen pulled from Ukraine; skeleton crew left in Kyiv after Biden-Putin phone call produces “no fundamental change."
Threats
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Happen ‘At Any Time,’ Warns White House
President orders 3,000 more US troops to Poland; American citizens told to flee “immediate” threat in Ukraine.
Threats
Biden’s Indo-Pac Strategy Will Rely On Partnerships To Counter China
“This is not a China strategy,” a senior administration official said. “This very clearly identifies China as one of the challenges the region faces…but our China strategy is global in scope.”
Policy
Biden Seeking To Split $7B In Afghan Money Between Humanitarian Aid, 9/11 Families
Any transfer of money will need to be approved by the courts because of the pending legal cases brought by families of terrorist victims.
Policy
It Could Be Months Before the Biden Administration Submits Its FY23 Spending Proposal
The fiscal year is one-third over, and the White House is still waiting for Congress to pass a 2022 budget.
Threats
Germany, US Agree To Condemn Russian Violence in Ukraine
Biden shot down speculation that there were cracks in the longtime partnership with Berlin.
Ideas
As Clouds Gather in Eastern Europe, Nuclear Diplomacy is More Important Than Ever
More must be done to keep tensions over Ukraine from deepening nuclear instability.
Threats
ISIS Leader Dead After US Raid in Syria, Biden Says
A U.S. helicopter malfunctioned and was intentionally destroyed during the mission, officials say.
Threats
Blame Houthis, Not Saudis, for Lingering Yemen War, White House Says
“It takes two to get to a ceasefire and end the war and right now the onus is on the Houthis,” Brett McGurk said.
Ideas
Redesignate the Houthis as Terrorists
The Biden administration made a mistake. “Diplomacy first” has failed in Yemen.
Business
FTC Moves to Block Lockheed Buying Aerojet Rocketdyne
Regulators say the deal would harm Lockheed’s rivals.
Policy
Japan PM Kishida’s Top Concerns for Biden: Covid, Climate, & China
New and old issues—including over U.S. troops—are on the agenda this week in their first virtual meeting as world leaders.
Threats
Biden Promises More Troops In Poland, Romania If Russia Invades Ukraine
The president said he is unwilling to consider troop cuts in potential negotiations with Putin.
Policy
NSA Can Now Order Other Agencies to Fix Their IT Systems
A White House memo grants the intelligence agency new powers under the May 2021 executive order on cybersecurity.
Threats
Here’s What DOD’s International Security Nominee Learned from Russia’s 2014 Seizure of Crimea
Send weapons faster, and prepare to boost U.S. forces in the region, Celeste Wallander told lawmakers.
Ideas