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The DSR Daily

The DSR Daily is a daily news podcast cover the foreign policy and national security news. Each weekday morning, Riley Fessler, Minnah Stein, and David Rothkopf will bring you the latest as covered by the best media outlets from around the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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December 2, 2022: North Korea Sanctions, Thierry Breton pulls out of EU=US summit, and more explosives found in Spain 02.12.2022

The one hundred and ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode North Korea hit with sanctions after ballistic missile tests European Commissioner Thierry Breton pulls out of EU-US summit Spain: numerous devices found after Ukrainian Embassy blast Burkina Faso interim leader confirms coup attempt: Local media Australia: Killer gets 24 years in jail following podcas...

December 1, 2022: Shifting Zero-COVID, Macron goes to Washington, and Kim calls for North Korea policy review 01.12.2022

The one hundred and ninety-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode China signals ease in Covid policy after mass protests In Washington, Macron goes on the offensive for Europe North Korea’s Kim calls for meeting to review state affairs Letter bomb explodes at Ukrainian embassy in Madrid South Africa's ruling ANC calls urgent talks as pressure grows on Ramaphosa Brazil...

November 30, 2022: Jiang Zemin dies, more protests in Guangzhou, and the oil price cap in Europe 30.11.2022

The one hundred and ninetieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode China’s former president Jiang Zemin dies, aged 96 China Covid: Unrest continues in Guangzhou as lockdown anger grows US tries to break EU deadlock over Russian oil price cap Colombia asks for legal status for its people already in US Pakistan: Deadly blast targets police at vaccination drive ‘No timeline’...

November 29: NATO's support for Ukraine, China's sea claims, and Qatar ends Germany's gas pain 29.11.2022

The one hundred and eighty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode NATO commits to future Ukraine membership, drums up aid China says US ship ‘illegally intruded’ in waters near Spratlys Qatar signs gas export deal with Germany Spanish coastguard finds stowaways on ship rudder China begins inquiries into weekend Covid-19 protests China to ramp up Covid-19 vaccinations...

November 28, 2022: Lockdowns in China, America considers new ways to supply Ukraine, and Iran rejects U.N. investigation into protests 28.11.2022

The one hundred and eighty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Shanghai tightens security after anti-lockdown protests across China US eyes long-range rockets for Ukraine as arms supplies dwindle Iran rejects U.N. investigation into protests - spokesperson Somalia' Villa Rose attack: At least four dead in hotel siege Mexico's president leads massive pro-government...

November 23, 2022: Jerusalem Terror Attack, Covid Protests in China, and Malaysia's King searches for stability 23.11.2022

The one hundred and eighty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode 16-year-old Killed, 17 Israelis Wounded in Double Jerusalem Terror Attack China Covid: Angry protests at giant iPhone factory in Zhengzhou Malaysian king searches for PM to end deadlock Tanzania plane crash rescue was delayed, ill equipped: Report Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro challenges election result Ind...

November 22, 2022: Iran's World Cup protest, COP27, and the threat of winter in Ukraine 22.11.2022

The one hundred and eighty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode World Cup 2022: Iran team stage silent protest COP27: Historic forum but fails to address fossil fuels menace Millions of lives under threat in Ukraine this winter - WHO Erdogan signals a Turkish ground offensive in Syria, Iraq Malaysia’s King asks PM candidates to form unity government after neither ge...

November 21, 2022: Malaysia’s election, Turkey hits kurdish militants, and the death of Hebe de Bonafini 21.11.2022

The one hundred and eighty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Malaysia’s election uncertainty drags out as party dithers Turkey strikes Kurdish militants a week after Istanbul blast Argentina: 'Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo' co-founder dies Deadly earthquake rocks Indonesia World Cup 2022: Iran's Ehsan Hajsafi speaks out over conditions in his home country Two prom...

November 18, 2022: North Korea fires an ICBM, Russia strike Ukraine, trace of explosives found at Nord Stream Pipelines 18.11.2022

The one hundred and eighty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode North Korea fires ICBM with range to reach the United States Russia launches missile barrage on Ukraine as 1st snow falls Traces of explosives found at Nord Stream pipelines, Sweden says Mohammed bin Salman: Saudi leader given US immunity over Khashoggi killing India launches first privately made space...

November 17, 2022: Errant missile hits Poland, Black Sea Grain Deal extended, and North Korea fires another missile 17.11.2022

The one hundred and eighty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Errant missile that hit Poland likely came from Ukraine, NATO and Warsaw say Ukraine, UN Announce 4-Month Grain Deal Extension North Korea fires missile after threatening ‘fiercer’ step Vicky Bowman: Former UK ambassador among prisoners to be freed in Myanmar Turkish ‘cult leader’ Oktar sentenced to 8,6...

November 16, 2022: Jenny Town on Tensions on the Korean Peninsula 16.11.2022

Grant and Chris are out on special assignment but rather than leave you without your morning podcast, we thought we'd share with you our most recent bonus brief. We hope you enjoy! In this weekend’s bonus brief DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir catch back up with Jenny Town, a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center and the Director of Stimson’s 38 North Program, to talk about the re...

November 15, 2022: The Biden-Xi meeting, Iran's first death sentence over protests, and zero COVID in China 15.11.2022

The one hundred and eighty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Xi, Biden vow to avoid conflict and get China-US relations back on track COP 27: US-China climate restart provides relief to downbeat UN summit Iran issues first death sentence over protests China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain Yoon, Biden, Kishida agree to real-time i...

November 14, 2022: Xi and Biden Meet, an explosion in Istanbul, and Khersons liberation 14.11.2022

The one hundred and eighty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Xi, Biden start summit with vow to avoid conflict Istanbul: Six dead, dozens wounded in Turkey explosion Kherson celebrates liberation after 8 months of Russian occupation (PHOTOS) Brussels steps in as Italy and France fight over migrant boats Israeli air strikes in Syria kill two soldiers, wound three...

November 11, 2022: Bonus Brief COP27 11.11.2022

In this weekend’s bonus brief DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir talk with Alex Stapleton, the Senior Climate Policy Advisor at Foreign Policy for America, to talk about the ongoing COP27 climate summit. What should we expect to come out of the summit? How is the conversation on loss and damage evolving? In the face of inflation and war, will countries prioritize climate? Find out...

November 10, 2022: Russians retreat from Kherson, COP27, and extending Ethiopian peace talks 10.11.2022

The one hundred and eightieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Russian Troops Ordered To Leave Kherson COP27: Sharp rise in fossil fuel industry delegates at climate summit Ethiopia peace talks extended as disarmament, aid discussed KDF troops in DR Congo to cost taxpayer Sh4.5bn in six months EU announces energy support package for Moldova Seven killed in clashes bet...

November 9, 2022: Midterms in the US, North Korea fires more missiles, and COP27 09.11.2022

The one hundred and seventy-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode US election: Control of Congress hangs in balance after midterms North Korea fires ballistic missile, says South Korea military COP27: Island nations want China, India to pay for climate damage Myanmar tops Asian summit’s agenda as global issues loom U.S. Livid as Basketball Star Griner Said Moved to R...

November 8, 2022: COVID in Guangzhou, Trudeau accuses China of meddling, and COP27 08.11.2022

The one hundred and seventy-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Guangzhou’s Covid-19 outbreak deepens as more lockdowns loom in China Trudeau accuses China of 'aggressive' election interference World is on ‘highway to climate hell’, UN chief warns at Cop27 summit Armenia, Azerbaijan hold peace talks with US mediating North denies sending arms to Russia for Ukraine...

November 7, 2022: North Korea speaks, COP27, and Russian losses in Ukraine 07.11.2022

The one hundred and seventy-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode North Korea: Missile tests were practice to attack South, US UN climate summit opens with warning against 'backsliding' Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Heavy Russian losses in the east Ethnic tensions flare again in northern Kosovo Uganda targets rebels in DR Congo with air strikes Nicaragua: Ortega's rivals de...

November 4, 2022: America warns North Korea, Pakistan's Ex-PM shot, and Russia strikes Ukrainian energy 04.11.2022

The one hundred and seventy-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode U.S. warns North that use of nuclear weapons will 'end' regime Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan shot in leg at protest march Russian Strikes Leave 4.5 Million Without Power in Ukraine Germany's Scholz meets Xi Jinping in China visit Israel Election Final Results: Netanyahu, Jewish Far Right Win Power, Fiasc...

November 3, 2022: North Korea fires more missiles, a ceasefire in Ethiopia, and Russia reenters grain deal 03.11.2022

The one hundred and seventy-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode North Korea fires three ballistic missiles Thursday morning Combatants in Ethiopia's Tigray war agree to stop fighting Ukraine war latest: Russia rejoins Black Sea deal, threatens to revoke it again Climate change: No glaciers on Kilimanjaro by 2050 Bolsonaro asks supporters to unblock roads Myanmar co...

November 2, 2022: Israel's Election, Bolsonaro's non-concession concession, and North and South Korea trade missiles 02.11.2022

The one hundred and seventy-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Israel Election Exit Poll: Netanyahu Secures Razor-thin Majority, Shock Triumph for Far Right Bolsonaro breaks election silence but refuses to recognise Lula’s victory North Korea fires ballistic missile in direction of South Korean island Secret Chinese ‘police stations’ to be investigated around Bri...

November 1, 2022: Russia backs out of grain deal, Russia recruits Afghan commandos, Brazil truckers protest Lula win 01.11.2022

The one hundred and seventy-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: Putin suspends Black Sea grain exports deal Russia recruiting U.S.-trained Afghan commandos, vets say Brazil: Truckers block roads as Bolsonaro remains silent Israeli election too close to call as Netanyahu bids for comeback ​​50 countries urge China to release detained Uighurs Costa Rica...

October 31, 2022: Lula wins in Brazil, Russia bombards Ukraine, and China locks down 31.10.2022

The one hundred and seventy-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Brazil’s Lula to reclaim presidency after beating Bolsonaro Another mass attack on Monday morning: Russia hits energy infrastructure across Ukraine China locks down millions as COVID cases rise before winter 154 die in Halloween crowd crush in Korea's Itaewon Morbi bridge collapse live updates | Death...

October 28, 2022: Iranian drones in Ukraine, Musk buys Twitter, and Pyongyang shoots more missiles 28.10.2022

The one hundred and seventy-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: Russia deploys dozens of drones in two days - Zelensky Elon Musk begins Twitter reign by firing CEO, top executives Pyongyang shoots two missiles into East Sea Brazil's Lula keeps lead in roughly stable race against Bolsonaro, two polls show Nigeria: US orders diplomats' families to depart...

October 27, 2022: Protests in Iran, Russia holds nuclear drills, and the war in Ukraine pushes green energy 27.10.2022

The one hundred and seventieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Iran protests: Police fire on Mahsa Amini mourners - witnesses Putin oversees first Russian nuclear drill since invasion of Ukraine Ukraine war to speed shift to green energy, IEA says Israel and Lebanon Officially Sign Maritime Border Deal Lee Jae-yong named executive chairman of Samsung Electronics In M...

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