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    Oct 18

    Best explainer I’ve heard of the implications about the story on China’s new weapon

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    Short on time, but want to understand the hype around China's new "hypersonic" space weapon? 's and I have you covered. Check out our 6-minute rundown on :
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    Oct 18

    Enjoyed this chance to talk with !

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    Had the opportunity to speak with on re. his new book and the nature of US-China competition in the . Skip through my long-winded first question and check out the full episode at the link below -
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    Oct 18

    Short on time, but want to understand the hype around China's new "hypersonic" space weapon? 's and I have you covered. Check out our 6-minute rundown on :

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    Oct 17

    Always a pleasure chatting with 's about Chinese military modernization. What's that saying, & ? "Launch a missile, get a pod"? 😉

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    W/ news of 's test of new hypersonic capability from 's article yesterday, 's and I go on to discuss the technical & strategic implications of this new capability. Check out our episode in the link below!
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    Oct 17

    W/ news of 's test of new hypersonic capability from 's article yesterday, 's and I go on to discuss the technical & strategic implications of this new capability. Check out our episode in the link below!

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    Oct 16

    This is a call for conversations on this: is a great way to get out something more nuanced than 280 characters, but faster and easier than writing an op-ed. DM this tweet to a friend and have a conversation.

    SCOOP – has stunned US intelligence and military officials by testing a capable missile that traveled through low orbit in space, making a full circle around the globe before speeding towards its target.
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    Oct 15

    It's been a busy week in the Taiwan policy world. and I cover the highlights in six minutes for .

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    I caught up with on for a debrief of where we are after 's National Day & the news that is moving its summer language program to Taipei. Will we see a return to the Stanford Center glory days of language study here?
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    Oct 14

    I caught up with on for a debrief of where we are after 's National Day & the news that is moving its summer language program to Taipei. Will we see a return to the Stanford Center glory days of language study here?

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    Oct 14

    "It does pose a serious blow to the credibility of the United Nations. When you have a Human Rights Council comprising so many members that are apparently not concerned to investigate human rights abuses, it does makes you think, well, what's the whole point?"

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    Last week's UN Council decision to end investigations by a group of experts into abuses in is deeply troubling On , & I discuss what happened & what it means Link:
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    Oct 14

    Last week's UN Council decision to end investigations by a group of experts into abuses in is deeply troubling On , & I discuss what happened & what it means Link:

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    Oct 13

    Thank you for an excellent (and rapid!) discussion. Amazing how much one can cover in six minutes!

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    Had the most wonderful time speaking with about his book . Within these 6 mins, Giulio takes us through the past, present, & future of water. You have got to catch the full conversation here:
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    Oct 13

    Had the most wonderful time speaking with about his book . Within these 6 mins, Giulio takes us through the past, present, & future of water. You have got to catch the full conversation here:

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    Oct 8

    Delighted to join for a conversation on Strategy of Denial via the great format of !

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    Got the opportunity to talk to on re: his new book. We discuss US efforts to strengthen deterrent frameworks in the and the role of allies/partners in a contingency. Check out our episode in the link below 👇
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    Oct 8

    "I don't think we're (USA) where we need to be... I am very concerned that we face the potential for a Chinese attack against Taiwan ... We're really playing with fire here. I think we need to really double down and focus on the Taiwan scenario."

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    Got the opportunity to talk to on re: his new book. We discuss US efforts to strengthen deterrent frameworks in the and the role of allies/partners in a contingency. Check out our episode in the link below 👇
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    Oct 8

    Got the opportunity to talk to on re: his new book. We discuss US efforts to strengthen deterrent frameworks in the and the role of allies/partners in a contingency. Check out our episode in the link below 👇

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    Oct 7

    My conversation today with former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull ) on climate action and the upcoming meeting, courtesy of & transcribed using AI to make us sound more intelligent! 😆

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    Oct 7

    Please check out my six minute conversation with former Australian Prime Minister on expectations about going into

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    “One of my big concerns about the energy transition is that we are not getting on and building enough long duration storage..for when the sun isn't shining & the wind isn't blowing.. We have to make renewables reliable & we have to do so fast.” &
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    Oct 7

    “One of my big concerns about the energy transition is that we are not getting on and building enough long duration storage..for when the sun isn't shining & the wind isn't blowing.. We have to make renewables reliable & we have to do so fast.” &

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    Oct 6

    It's been a really fun yet substantial chat with on speaking about last weekend's bombshell announcement by PRRD. Looking forward to more chats with you Pooja! 🙏🏽👇🏽

    A few days back Philippines President Duterte announced resigning from politics. As non-filipinos, and I weighed in and agreed that its more of a personal decision keeping Sara Duterte in mind, than a domestic/international impact on this decision.
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    Oct 6

    A few days back Philippines President Duterte announced resigning from politics. As non-filipinos, and I weighed in and agreed that its more of a personal decision keeping Sara Duterte in mind, than a domestic/international impact on this decision.

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    Due to "the drug war issue & the pandemic handling... Duterte might have calculated that it's better for his daughter to become the President... As later she might help him against the charges that he has received in the ICC for his war on drugs"
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