Your Friday Briefing: Australia’s U.S. Nuclear Submarine Deal
Also, Russia hits targets across Ukraine.
International Relations
Australia to Buy U.S. Nuclear-Powered Submarines in Deal to Counter China
The arrangement also involves submarine construction by Britain and deepens a strategic partnership that the three countries have formed as China continues to build up its military.
U.S. and Europe Angle for New Deal to Resolve Climate Spat
American and European officials are trying to reach agreement on the outlines of a limited trade deal that could help resolve a major rift over America’s new climate legislation.
Israel’s Judicial Overhaul Plan Ignites Debate Among American Jews
Jewish American leaders are denouncing a proposal by the country’s right-wing government to weaken the power of the country’s judiciary, in ways that some call unusually forceful.
Your Thursday Briefing: Covid Origins Hearing Opens in the U.S.
Also, protests in Georgia and armed villagers in Kashmir.
Charting a course through stormy waters: The EU as a maritime security actor
The EU sees itself as a global maritime security provider. As already evidenced in the 2016 EU Global Strategy, the maritime domain lies at the junction between commercial, security, and political interests.
Georgian Opposition Urges More Protests Over ‘Kremlin-Inspired’ Law
Critics of proposed legislation targeting “foreign agents” say the law brings the country closer to Russia.
Ukraine Needs Shells, and Arms Makers Want Money. Enter the E.U.
Ukraine is firing artillery shells faster than manufacturers can make them. Brussels is working on a plan to increase production by guaranteeing big advance purchases.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Xi Accuses the U.S. of ‘Suppression’
Also, the U.S. central bank may raise interest rates higher than expected.
Biden to Host South Korean President for State Visit in April
The fact that President Yoon Suk Yeol received the second such invitation of the Biden presidency speaks to the degree of cooperation expected from him on issues involving North Korea and China.