Reagan who? Ukraine’s president visited American troops on Monday to invoke former President Ronald Reagan, but his visit comes at a time when Republicans in congress seem farther from Reagan-era U.S. foreign policy than perhaps ever before. “The world really did change after [the Berlin] Wall came down, starting a new era,” President Volodymir Zelenskyy said
Ryan C. Berg testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions about U.S. sanctions of Venezuela’s energy sector. Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on this important topic. CSIS does not take policy positions, so the views represented in this testimony are my own and
December 12, 2023 | Clip Of Senate Session, Part 1 2023-12-12T11:07:17-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/909/002/1702397395_002.jpgSenate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says his support for Ukraine and is "rock solid" and that he is committed to passing the the supplemental aid request that also includes funding for Israel, Taiwan, and border security. He calls President Zelensky an "inspirational' leader and says
The digital revolution has become a cornerstone of economic diversification efforts in emerging markets, particularly in countries seeking to reduce their dependence on oil and gas production. Among these nations, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia stand out for their ambitious smart city initiatives, integral to their broader strategies for economic transformation. These initiatives
December 12, 2023 | Part Of U.S. Senate U.S. Senate 2023-12-12T10:29:43-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZTExXC8wMDJcLzE3MDIzOTUwMTNfMDAyLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19The Senate is expected to continue work on the final version of the 2024 defense programs and policy bill (NDAA). The Senate is expected to continue work on the final version of the 2024 defense programs and policy bill (NDAA). Report Video Issue Go to
Houthi militant activity during the Israel-Hamas war should challenge the perception that the group has a mere “marriage of convenience” with Tehran. Since October 27, the Houthis have launched three medium-range ballistic missiles at Israel, a first since Saddam Hussein fired Scud missiles into the country in 1991. The Yemen-based jihadists have also launched at
Newsletter — December 12, 2023 Israel Says Attacks at Lebanese Border Demand Response Israel warned on Monday that skirmishes along the Lebanese border could not continue as the war in Gaza has prompted increased hostilities by Iran-backed militias across the region, as the NYT reports. Zelensky arrives in Washington as Ukraine aid stalls in Congress Ukrainian President
Amid ongoing uncertainty over Gulf shipping attacks and Russian oil diplomacy, the reserve is still running lower than it should. The Biden administration’s announcement on Friday about refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) seemed logical—oil is now comparatively cheap—but the news easily could become embarrassing. The Department of Energy is planning to buy just 3
During the G20 summit in New Delhi in September, world leaders unveiled plans for a India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Saudi Arabia, the European Union, India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, Germany, Italy, and the United States all signed a Memorandum of Understanding, committing to work together to advance the project. While details of
Credit: Russian Gov't Telegram messenger channel The durum wheat export ban will be effective until May 31, 2024Russia has introduced a temporary restriction on the export of durum wheat from the country, the Russian Government press office said on its Telegram messenger channel.The government said the decision is aimed at ensuring food security and will