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The two hundred forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Exclusive: US seeks allies' backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war Fractured G20 foreign ministers grapple with deepening rifts India top court’s ‘historic’ order on election officers selection US intelligence: 'Havana syndrome' not foreign foes' work Vo Van Thuong: Vietnam picks new president in power shuffle Eurozone inflation eases less than expected in February Burkina scraps 1961 military aid pact with France Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Bola Tinubu wins Nigeria's presidential election against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi Taiwan says 19 Chinese fighter jets entered its air defence zone At least 36 killed after train collision in Greece Pakistani court orders arrest of former premier Imran Khan Iran expels 2 German diplomats in tit-for-tat move Canada bans TikTok on government devices over security risks Militants kidnap 25 youths in northern DR Congo Russia bans government officials from using most foreign words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Tensions high in West Bank after deadly Israeli settler rampage Serbia and Kosovo accept EU proposal to normalize ties Sunak hails ‘new chapter’ in UK-EU relations as Northern Ireland deal is agreed Macron lays out ‘new era’ for France’s reduced presence in Africa Mexican troops, border residents clash after 5 shot, killed Algeria and Russia aim to boost military ties Kerala: India temple replaces elephant with robot for rituals Web-based kissing device horrifies Chinese social media users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Nigeria gets early results from tight election race Israeli and Palestinian officials vow to curb violence Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says Mexicans turn out in droves to protest electoral overhaul, see democracy at risk North Korea holds rare meeting on farming amid food shortage Russian plane destroyed near Minsk airfield: Belarus opposition Hundreds in Tunisia protest against president’s anti-migrant clampdown Mexican president posts photo of what he claims is an elf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia's war on Ukraine in numbers Russia deports thousands of Ukrainian children. Investigators say that's a war crime Ukraine War in Data: A year of casualties, violence and displaced Ukrainians Fake Russian diplomats revealed as heart of ‘hive’ spy ring in Australia Brazil downpours leave at least 50 dead as rescue ship arrives TikTok banned from EU Commission phones over cybersecurity Chinyere Igwe: Nigerian politician arrested with $500,000 in cash on eve of elections Spy balloon, UFO or Dragon Ball? Japan baffled by iron ball washed up on beach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Mexico’s Senate passes controversial electoral reform Israeli military operation in Nablus leaves several dead Russian Wagner chief Prigozhin blames ammunition shortage for high deaths Gun attack on policeman deepens political tensions in Northern Ireland Argentina government loses Senate power after senators exit coalition Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000 South Africa's Eskom CEO quits with immediate effect Newlyweds, wedding party rescued from elevator in North Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin suspends Russia's participation in New START nuclear treaty Xi Jinping to visit Moscow for summit with Putin: Report North Korea food crisis looms behind displays of military prowess Imran Khan’s party launches ‘fill the jails’ protest in Pakistan US agrees to extradite the ex-president of Peru, Lima says Germany expels 2 Iranian diplomats over death sentence India averse to discussing new Russia sanctions at G20 She left her 2007 iPhone in its box for over a decade. It just sold for $63K Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fortieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden: 'Putin’s war of conquest is failing' Turkey-Syria border region hit by new quakes Court recognizes same-sex partners as legal dependents Papua New Guinea: Rescue mission under way for researchers taken hostage Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu accuses protesters of ‘trampling democracy’ Russia ‘mapping’ critical energy infrastructure, say Dutch intelligence agencies Protesters storm Suriname parliament over high fuel prices Cold-blooded: Abandoned alligator rescued from Brooklyn lake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Moldova swears in new government amid Russia tensions Bao Fan: Billionaire tech banker in China reported missing South Africa's naval exercise with Russia, China raises Western alarm European Commission takes Poland to court over ‘legal Polexit’ Ethiopia warns UN-backed probe could 'undermine' peace process North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ action over allied military drills Canada to send warships to Haiti amid ongoing violence Lonely tunes: Humpback whales wail less as population grows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: South Korea brands North Korea an enemy state Rwanda accuses DR Congo soldiers of attack on border army post Philippines and US to hold biggest war games in years Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes World Bank chief to leave by July Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans China imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Raytheon over Taiwan arms sales English police say they foiled an 'eggs-travagent' plot to steal Cadbury chocolates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: China spy balloon: Three unidentified objects possibly benign, says US UN chief: Rising seas risk ‘death sentence’ for some nations Russia holding Ukrainian children in camp network: Study Cameroon detects two suspected cases of Marburg virus near Eq. Guinea U.S. arrests four more suspects in plot to kill Haitian President Moise China praises 'solidarity' with Iran during Raisi visit Xinjiang governor cancels controversial trip to UK Underwater kiss world record broken for Valentine's Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: U.S. military says it recovers key sensors from downed Chinese spy balloon Russia is planning coup in Moldova, says President Maia Sandu BBC India offices searched by income tax officials Philippines protests China's 'aggression' in disputed waters Equatorial Guinea confirms first Marburg virus disease outbreak Meloni's right-wing coalition wins Italian regional elections Colombian government, rebels resume peace talks in Mexico German ballet director suspended over feces attack on critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US military Turkey-Syria earthquakes: UN expects death toll above 50,000 Israel to authorise nine ‘wild’ West Bank settlements Cambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet Ethiopia restricts social media, messaging apps amid protests Portugal church sex abuse study finds 512 alleged victims Mexico arrests cartel member suspected of leading fentanyl trade Chilean woman becomes first to swim 1.55 miles in Antarctica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia launches drone and missile attacks in south and east Ukraine Nicaraguan prisoners freed: 222 opposition figures deported to US Japan, Philippines agree to sharply boost defense ties South Africa declares national disaster over blackouts Pakistan says it agrees to IMF terms on release of $1.1bn payout Mexico: Ex-security chief stole $745 million from contracts Poland to close border checkpoint with Belarus New Zealand police find 3.5 tons of cocaine in Pacific Ocean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Turkey-Syria earthquake: Total death toll surpasses 16,800 Ukraine war: Elon Musk's SpaceX firm bars Kyiv from using Starlink tech for drone control North displays enough ICBM launchers to defeat U.S. missile defense Australia strips Chinese-made security cameras from defence sites Kenya, South Sudan locked in border dispute Spanish court rules against plan to omit bullfights from youth voucher scheme Brazil agencies launch raid against illegal gold miners in Yanomami lands Indian government asks people to hug cows on Valentine’s Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: China spy balloon: US Navy releases photos of debris Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Ukraine Leopard 1 tanks Separatists fighters in Papua hold New Zealand pilot hostage Fire breaks out at US-owned drone factory in Latvia Iran unveils underground base in response to US-Israel exercises U.S. donates $14 mln in security equipment to tackle Costa Rican crime Somalia approves NISA Bill after 53 years Loose emu captured in Missouri neighborhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: What's the latest on the Turkey Earthquake China says will ‘safeguard interests’ over balloon shootdown Adani stock rout pauses as investors await raft of earnings Ministers ‘punishing’ nurses in England, says union as NHS hit by biggest strike Pakistan lifts Wikipedia ban Burkina Faso gunmen kill 15 Nigerian pilgrims bound for Senegal Chile battles deadliest wildfires on record as heatwave grips Funeral home finds woman breathing hours after declared dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 1,300 US searches for wreckage of suspected Chinese spy balloon Adani sell-off continues amid protests by India’s opposition Canada deploys military aircraft over Haiti to disrupt gangs Mali expels human rights chief of UN peacekeeping mission Hong Kong: landmark national security trial of 47 democracy advocates begins Paris, Berlin to call for subsidy transparency during US trip Japanese zoo solves mystery of isolated gibbon's pregnancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred twenty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Chinese spy balloon: US tracks suspected surveillance device Peru Congress rejects new bid to advance elections amid protests Sweden moves to toughen anti-terror laws Germany wants to allow transfers of Leopard 1 tanks Myanmar crisis overshadows ASEAN ministers' meeting Honduras launches $280 mln U.N.-backed humanitarian aid plan Israel probes legality of US giving artifact to Palestinians Blood-flavored ice helps zoo animals beat Rio’s heat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred twenty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: US secures deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China North Korea threatens use of 'nuclear force' as US and South Korea hold military drills Israel launches air raids on Gaza after rocket fire Austria expels four Russian diplomats Targeting Iran, US tightens Iraq’s dollar flow, causing pain India raises defence budget to $72.6 bln amid tensions with China Colombia to pay reparations for role in extermination of leftwing party New Mexico considers roasted chile as official state aroma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred twenty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Four suspects in killing of Haitian president sent to US U.S. readies $2 billion-plus Ukraine aid package with longer-range weapons Myanmar coup anniversary: 'Silent strike' marks two years of military rule Corruption rife across Latin America; Guatemala, Nicaragua reach all-time lows: report ‘Needle in a haystack’: Search over after radioactive capsule found in WA outback German top court: Surveillance law 'partly' unconstitutional Before a crowd of 1 million, Pope urges Congolese to forgive Two missing tamarin monkeys found in closet of abandoned home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred twenty-sixxth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Pakistan: Death toll climbs in Peshawar mosque attack US stops granting export licenses for China’s Huawei, say sources Talk of fighter jets to Kyiv could strain Western unity Pension reform strikes: France faces disruption on second day of national protests Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for US visa Rhino poaching surges 93 percent in Namibia In diplomatic coup, Taiwan president speaks to Czech president-elect ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ premiered 50 years ago — and shaped a generation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred twenty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Pakistan mosque blast: At least 28 killed after explosion in Peshawar Palestinian gunman kills 7 near Jerusalem synagogue Israel appears to have been behind drone strike on Iran factory, U.S. official says ​​Peru’s president renews call for elections this year to bring end to protests Slovenia arrests 2 suspected Russian spies Tunisia's parliamentary election sees 11% voter turnout Rio Tinto apologises as search for radioactive capsule continues Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred twenty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Israel, Gaza militants trade fire after West Bank deaths Ukraine: US sanctions Chinese firm helping Russia's Wagner Group Second arrest in Russian spy scandal at German intelligence agency Gunman kills security chief at Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran India expects more clashes with Chinese troops in Himalayas - document Tensions soar in Haiti’s capital after police officers killed US raid in Somalia kills senior Islamic State figure Member of Congress reads AI-generated speech on House floor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred twenty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: European allies will send about 80 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Germany says 9 Palestinians killed as gunmen clash with IDF soldiers in Jenin Indian police detain students over BBC's Modi documentary India: The Modi Question Burkina Faso unrest: France agrees to pull its troops out Report: Myanmar opium cultivation surges 33% amid violence Legislators submit motion to impeach Peru President Dina Boluarte Witnesses say latest ethnic clashes in Ethiopia kill dozens Company offers $1,000 to eat cheese before bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred twenty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: US and Germany ready to send tanks to Ukraine - reports Pakistan arrests top leader from Imran Khan’s PTI for ‘sedition’ Rwanda shoots at Congolese military jet over alleged airspace violation North Korea locks down Pyongyang over 'respiratory illness' Man, 74, arrested in Spain over letter bombs sent to PM and embassies 'One of the world's cruelest migrant smugglers' arrested in Sudan Humanitarian crises could worsen in Haiti, Venezuela, says aid group Results released in girl’s request for DNA evidence of Santa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-twenty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Erdogan tells Sweden not to expect Nato bid support NABU opens case into alleged corruption in Defense Ministry procurement Myanmar military accused of war crimes in German criminal complaint France repatriates 47 women, children from Syria camp Trial of Mexico's top cop accused of helping El Chapo begins WHO urges 'immediate action' after cough syrup deaths Russia, US on Africa charm offensive as Putin, Biden envoys land School hopes lights can finally shut off after costly glitch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-twentieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Germany won't block export of its Leopard 2 tanks, foreign minister says Power outage plunges Pakistan into darkness Eritrea troops leave historic Tigray city as US hails 'withdrawal' Kishida vows unprecedented scope of steps to lift the birthrate Canada settles residential school reparations lawsuit Russia expels Estonia ambassador amid ‘destroyed’ relations Burkina Faso: 66 women and children freed after kidnap by armed assailants Girl asks police to test cookie for DNA proof of Santa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-nineteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Peru: Anti-government protests move from regions to Lima Defense leaders meet amid dissent over tanks for Ukraine Majority of Western companies doing business as usual in Russia, study finds Cost of living: Japan inflation jumps to new 41-year high India to ‘encourage greater investments’ in crisis-hit Sri Lanka DRC militia kills 7, sparks backlash against UN peacekeepers Exclusive: Brazil launches first anti-deforestation raids under Lula bid to protect Amazon Australia's 'Toadzilla': Record-breaking cane toad found in Queensland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-eighteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: New Zealand’s Ardern, an icon to many, to step down French strikes against pension reform bring trains, buses, schools to halt U.S., Germany head for showdown over tanks for Ukraine Champagne, chocolates and gold: EU Parliament chief reveals massive gift haul Two dead, dozens injured in stampede at Gulf Cup in Iraq’s Basra Poland ready to send tanks without Germany’s consent, PM says 2 Swedes get lengthy sentences in Russia espionage case London takes aim at public urination with splash-back paint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-seventeenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Iran protests: 15 minutes to defend yourself against the death penalty China’s Covid-19 deaths expected to hit 36,000 a day during CNY Brovary helicopter crash kills interior minister, top officials, children Nobel winner Maria Ressa, news outlet cleared of tax evasion Brazil: Lula dismisses 40 residence guards after riots Aid groups urge debt cancellation to ease Ghana’s economic woes Qatargate: Pier Antonio Panzeri admits guilt, strikes plea deal Michigan man's memory lapse leads to twin lottery jackpots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-sixteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China's population falls for first time since 1961 The US begins training in Germany and Oklahoma for Ukrainian soldiers UN Yemen envoy indicates new truce may be agreed Peru extends state of emergency in protest-hit cities Belarus starts trial of opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya Kenya declares war on millions of birds after they raid crops Rohingya refugees suffer widespread police abuse: Human Rights Watch Endangered chimp born at zoo in England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-fifteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode In a first, South Korea declares nuclear weapons a policy option Covid cases in China touch 900 million - study Rifts in Russian military command seen amid Ukraine fighting Japan: Ex-PM Shinzo Abe assassin suspect formally indicted Ghana increases salaries by 30 percent amid economic woes Spain drops sedition charge against ex-Catalan leader Argentina's inflation rate at 95%, highest since 1991 Suitcase lost by airline turns up four years later, after detour to Honduras Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-fourteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Brazil riots: Despite rising fears, new round of protests flop Peru anti-government protests spread, with clashes in Cusco Chinese warned not to visit elderly relatives as Covid spreads from cities ECJ rules against Polish workplace LGBTQ discrimination Australia finalising new security pact with Papua New Guinea DR Congo says Rwanda using refugees for 'political purposes' Malaysia says it could stop palm oil exports to EU after new curbs Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-twelfth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Brazil riots: Arrests ordered for top officials after capital stormed Peru launches 'genocide' probe after deadly protests China renews threat, warns Taiwan independence will be ‘punished’ Six lightly wounded in central Paris knife attack British police probe uranium package seized at Heathrow Airport Ethiopia’s Tigray forces say they hand over heavy weapons Exclusive: Myanmar junta chief family assets found in Thai drug raid Airport Security Finds 'Emotional Support' Boa Constrictor in Carry-on Bag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-eleventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Where is Bolsonaro? In hospital, his wife says Insecurity could derail Nigeria polls, election commission warns Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau meet in Mexico City for summit China suspends visas for South Koreans over COVID curbs Romanian court to rule on ex-kickboxer Tate's challenge to detention Uganda set to declare end of Ebola outbreak Peru protests: 17 dead in fresh clashes as calls grow for President Boluarte to resign These 10 words have been 'banished' for 2023 - and there are some you use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-tenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China Covid: More than 88 million people in Henan infected, official says Iranians protest in front of Karaj prison as more executions loom Nigeria: Gunmen abduct more than 30 in train station attack Germany garages searched in suspected chemical attack plot Pro-Bolsonaro rioters storm Brazil’s top government offices Brazil Congress storming: How did we get here? Bolsonaro Supporters Lay Siege to Brazil’s Capital Brazil launches sweeping probe after pro-Bolsonaro riots Canadian province's most inappropriate 911 calls include clogged drain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war latest: Putin says he wants 36-hour ceasefire, Zelensky says Russia doesn't want real truce Ovidio Guzmán-López: Deadly riots grip Mexican state after arrest of El Chapo's son UN internal report flags rebels flouting ceasefire in eastern DRC US warship transits through Taiwan Strait, China angered Britain to introduce law to curb strikes in key sectors Kenyan LGBT activist’s body found in metal box Taiwan expands export controls to Russia and Belarus British hotel chain's lost and found items include puppies, wedding cake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode France to deliver ‘light tanks’ to Ukraine Meta fined €390m over use of data for targeted ads India top court stays demolition of over 4,000 homes in Haldwani China urges WHO to take 'just position' on Covid-19 after data criticism US sentences former Bolivian minister to 6 years for bribery Al-Shabaab claims twin Somalia car bombings as death toll climbs to 19 Serbian president rejects calls for sanctions against Russia Why this congressman is using Superman comic for swearing-in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Makiivka: Russia blames missile attack on soldiers' mobile phone use China pledges 'final victory' over COVID as outbreak raises global alarm US reopening visa and consular services at embassy in Cuba Myanmar junta vows elections, lashes out at critics Burkina Faso requests French ambassador withdrawal, Paris says Colombia’s ELN guerrilla group denies agreeing to national ceasefire Brazil's President Lula pays final farewell to 'King' Pelé Florida sheriff: Burglars call 911 to get help moving stuff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Third of world in recession this year, IMF head warns China blasts ‘unacceptable’ COVID curbs on travellers South Korea, U.S. in talks over U.S. nuclear planning, tabletop exercise Qatargate: Belgium asks EU Parliament to waive immunity of MEPs Tarabella, Cozzolino Ben Gvir visits Temple Mount for 1st time as minister, despite indicating he’d delay Mexico's top court elects its first female chief justice Tens of thousands view body of former Pope Benedict Masters invitation goes to the wrong Scott Stallings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: October 29, 2022 In this weekend’s bonus brief DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir talk with Joe Cirincione, a nuclear security expert, about the recently released nuclear posture review and what it says about the state of America's nuclear arsenal and the threat posed by others. What is U.S. nuclear strategy? Why are we spending so much modernizing our infrastructure? How worried should we be about a tactical nuclear weapon? Find out in this thoughtful (and maybe not so brief) conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: October 15, 2022 In this weekend’s bonus brief DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir talk with Jacob Stokes, a Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, about the upcoming Chinese Communist Party Congress. What should you expect from the Congress? How does the party fit into the Chinese government? Will we seen an end to the Zero COVID policy? Find out in this thoughtful (and brief) conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: October 16, 2022 In this weekend’s bonus brief DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir talk with Jacob Stokes, a Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, about the upcoming Chinese Communist Party Congress. What should you expect from the Congress? How does the party fit into the Chinese government? Will we seen an end to the Zero COVID policy? Find out in this thoughtful (and brief) conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: October 22, 2022 In this weekend’s bonus brief DSR Daily Brief Host Grant Haver talks with James Elder, Spokesman for UNICEF, about the drought in Somalia and all of the problems facing children around the world. How bad is the situation in Somalia? How is UNICEF working to build resilience in the face of a climate crisis? What other dangers are lurking in the background for kids around the globe? Find out in this thoughtful (and brief) conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: September 3, 2022 In this weekend’s bonus brief DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir talk with Aram Shabanian, the Open-Source Information Gathering Manager at the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, about Ukraine's counteroffensive and open-source intel. How is the counterattack going? How has our insight into what's happening on the ground changed? Find out in this thoughtful (and brief) conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: November 19, 2022 In this weekend’s bonus brief DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir sit down with Cathryn Grothe, a research Analyst for the Middle East and North Africa for Freedom House, to talk about the human rights issues in Qatar heading into the World Cup. How bad is it in Qatar? Is there hope for movement in the right direction? Should we be concerned for those heading to watch the Cup? Find out in this thoughtful (and brief) conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the year comes to a close, Grant and Chris take a step back from the daily news cycle to talk about what surprised them this year. The Zero-COVID policy in China, the rotating door at 10 Downing Street, and much more as well as a peak behind the curtain about the media industry. Thank you for listening to us through this year and we always look forward to your feedback so please email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant and Chris are both out of the office. So we hope you enjoy our most recent bonus brief! In this weekend’s bonus brief DSR Daily Brief Host Grant Haver sits down with Josh Schroeder, author of the recent OP-ED in Inkstick "A New US-Africa Partnership Must Start With Diplomacy" to discuss the summit and U.S.-Africa relations. Was the summit a success? How should the Biden administration build on it? Why should you care about the continent? Find out in this thoughtful (and brief) conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode US to send Patriot missile system to Ukraine as Zelensky heads to Washington for meeting with Biden Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from universities amid condemnation Peru expels Mexican ambassador citing political meddling Peru Congress opens door to early elections amid unrest Tunisia judge orders arrest of former prime minister UN lifts arms embargo on DR Congo EU to launch Global Gateway projects, challenging China’s Belt and Road Hearing on FTX founder’s extradition to US set for Wednesday Cat lost on Long Island, N.Y., turns up 10 years later Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices