Russia Policy Monitor No. 2606
More drift on arms control;
What makes Putin tick?
A new Black Sea naval base;
Repurposing Russia's funds
More drift on arms control;
What makes Putin tick?
A new Black Sea naval base;
Repurposing Russia's funds
A massive foreign policy scandal recently shook official Washington when two news outlets, Semafor and Iran International, revealed the sordid details of a long-running—and extensive—Iranian influence operation.
Liechtenstein thwarts China's efforts to compete with Starlink;
Indonesia launches China-backed high-speed railway;
China and Brazil start trading national currencies;
Belgium suspects Alibaba of espionage;
DOJ announces indictments against Chinese fentanyl suppliers
At this inflection point, with Congress having excluded aid to Ukraine from the funding bill keeping the government running, the time seems right for President Biden to make a high-profile speech that outlines America’s stakes in Ukraine and addresses the “America First” arguments against them.
Berlin blocks Chinese firm's takeover of Starlink rival;
China installs "floating barrier" to Scarborough Shoal;
China spy agencies head-hunting well-placed British nationals;
Retired British pilots face prosecution for training Chinese pilots;
U.S. accuses China of global media manipulation