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[Foreign Policy @ForeignPolicy]

Decades from now, we will look back on this conflict as a watershed event that fundamentally reshaped what had been bedrock principles of modern geopolitics, writes Kenneth M. Pollack. https://t.co/NkRjWsI0MQ

[Institute for the Study of War @TheStudyofWar]

MORE: Zelensky has repeatedly presented various ceasefires and peace proposals, which Russian officials have continuously rejected and have not yet offered any meaningful concessions toward peace negotiations.

Senior Kremlin officials reiterated on October 21 Russia’s long-standing unwillingness to engage in any meaningful peace negotiations while attempting to present Ukraine and Europe as the main obstacles to peace in Ukraine.

[Danielle Pletka 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇺🇦 @dpletka]

NEW 🎙️ #WTH is Europe on fire? And is it coming to America? @DrDominicGreen is our fantastic guest.

https://t.co/gWTPtGFPeo

[AEI Foreign Policy @AEIfdp]

New China & Taiwan Update, key takeaways:
➡️China is increasingly targeting the family member of those it deems Taiwan “separatists”.
➡️China is intensifying maritime coercion against the Philippines.
➡️China is set to implement new export restrictions and bans on AI.

Check out the full update: https://t.co/yIYDmY02hG

[Brett D. Schaefer @BrettDSchaefer]

The US once again ceased participation in the Human Rights Council in 2025. Those who predictably condemned the withdrawal have done nothing to address US criticisms. Instead, they have chosen to tolerate and continue its dysfunction. https://t.co/3A7jouAwqx

[American Enterprise Institute @AEI]

Around the world, data centre operators are asking whether guards and high fences provide sufficient security. Long-range missiles are cheaper than ever. Drones are proliferating, writes AEI’s @crmiller1

https://t.co/78S31rVLNM

[Danielle Pletka 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇺🇦 @dpletka]

The @UN Is Making Trump’s Case on the Human Rights Council. Again.
@BrettDSchaefer & moi.
https://t.co/krfWke1TNA

[Daniel Samet @DanielJSamet]

My @WSJopinion review of "Israel's Lobby," a new book that revives an old smear, in today's paper. @AEIfdp

https://t.co/vXvTH1iByA

[American Enterprise Institute @AEI]

The National Bureau of Statistics today announced China’s real GDP growth at 4.5% for the third quarter and 4.6% for the first three quarters, both year-over-year changes.

That growth figure is unlikely to be accurate, writes AEI’s @DerekScissors1

https://t.co/AlRnGvQI6s

[Critical Threats @criticalthreats]

NEW | Ukrainian officials continue to report disruptions to US assistance to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on October 19 that Ukrainian forces continue to experience disruptions to Starlink and Starshield services on various sectors of the frontline.

Zelensky noted that Starshield-enabled Ukrainian drones stop functioning at a speed of between 130 and 161 kilometers per hour, affecting the operations of Ukrainian intermediate-range drones, jet-powered drone interceptors, and frontline logistics.

Zelensky also stated that the United States supplies Ukraine with 12 Patriot ballistic missile interceptors per month and suggested the United States is delaying deliveries of Patriot interceptors purchased for Ukraine under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.

Devastating Russian drone and missile strikes on the night of October 18 to 19 heavily damaged energy and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine — killing at least four and wounding at least 55.

Daytime Russian strikes are also inflicting significant civilian casualties.

[Hal Brands @HalBrands]

As wars in Iran and Ukraine show, the drone revolution is here. But a global superpower will need a balanced arsenal to prevail in the conflicts to come.

@opinion @AEI

https://t.co/XPrkyJzfkd

[Chris Miller @crmiller1]

As drone and missile attacks on data centers proliferate, they need protection from drone warfare, I argue in the @FT

https://t.co/t8Qze6423n

[AEI Foreign Policy @AEIfdp]

Recently, SecDef Hegseth announced 6 new initiatives to increase the warfighting capacity of the military.

AEI's Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari analyze if these new initiatives are worth it.
https://t.co/fhE0FvQjtI

[AEI Foreign Policy @AEIfdp]

With the race for UN Secretary-General restarting, @BrettDSchaefer explains who is running and what member states are looking for in a Secretary.

Check out his full analsysis: https://t.co/36awstGoMu

[AEI Foreign Policy @AEIfdp]

The National Bureau of Statistics announced China's real GDP growth at 4.5% for the third quarter, a growth figure that is unlikely to be accurate.

Read the full article by @DerekScissors1.
https://t.co/cW52SseptV

[AEI Foreign Policy @AEIfdp]

This is a tale of two generals—Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Brad Cooper, the commander of US Central Command.

@KoriSchake analyzes how each of these generals have responded to political pressure, and either maintained or disregarded civil-military norms.
https://t.co/8YpxwmqS48

[AEI Foreign Policy @AEIfdp]

When police arrested masked men outside a British air base in Fairford, national security experts feared an imitation of Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb unfolding in the UK.

@bradyafr explains why this is a wake-up call to everyone about increasing drone threats.

https://t.co/LyLPRGZFd5

[American Enterprise Institute @AEI]

There’s not a good terrestrial replacement for space, for the kind of things they’re doing, because you need to be able to communicate over such long distances. Their next best hope would actually be Amazon Leo, says AEI’s @ToddHarrisonDC to @politico

https://t.co/NH83jLXnmM

[AEI Foreign Policy @AEIfdp]

AEI's Angela Stent comments on President Trump suspending Russian fuel sanctions,

“Trump’s diesel deal will do little to deliver significant or lasting price relief to the US. The main reason for the rise in gasoline prices is the war in Iran, not the Russia-Ukraine war.”

Interested in hearing more from Dr. Stent? Subscribe to AEI's newsletter, The Rundown. https://t.co/J0LlDoaImJ

[Brett D. Schaefer @BrettDSchaefer]

The straw poll on October 16 completely resets the race for the next United Nations Secretary General. All current candidates are opposed by at least two permanent members of the Security Council. Expect withdrawals and new candidates. Which gives the US opportunities. https://t.co/VzthFXdceZ