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It's Tuesday, March 11th. |
U.S. Agrees to Resume Military Assistance to Ukraine
Ukraine said it would support a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia, an announcement that followed hours of meetings on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia where the United States agreed to immediately lift a pause on intelligence sharing and resume military assistance to Kyiv, as the NYT reports. |
Ontario to Suspend U.S. Electricity Surtax After Trump Threat to Double Tariffs on Canada
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s suspending the province’s 25% surtax on U.S.-bound electricity, hours after President Trump threatened tariffs that could cripple the Canadian economy, as the WSJ reports. |
Duterte Arrested
Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president who has been accused of crimes against humanity and the extrajudicial killings of thousands of people during his “war on drugs,” was arrested Tuesday in Manila under a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, as The Washington Post reports. |
Executive Education
Washington thrives on relationships. Knowing who to work with—and when—can make all the difference in achieving your policy goals. Join Washington insiders from March 24-27, 2025, for Decoding D.C.: Policy, Power, and People to sharpen your strategy and learn how to build the right coalitions. Register here by March 12. |
Audio Briefs
CSIS experts give short, spoken-word summaries on the biggest takeaways from their latest reports, white papers, and commentaries—in their own words.
Listen here: "Ship Wars: Confronting China’s Dual-Use Shipbuilding Empire" with CSIS's Matthew P. Funaiole. |
In That Number
300
Ukraine launched its biggest drone attack on Moscow, targeting the Russian capital and other regions hours before Ukrainian and U.S. officials were set to meet in Saudi Arabia. The Russian Ministry of Defense said it had downed more than 300 Ukrainian drones.
Source: WSJ |
Critical Quote
“If other egregious, long time Tariffs are not likewise dropped by Canada, I will substantially increase, on April 2nd, the tariffs on cars coming into the U.S. which will, essentially, permanently shut down the automobile manufacturing business in Canada.”
—President Donald Trump |
iDeas Lab
The erosion of U.S. and allied shipbuilding capabilities poses an urgent threat to military readiness, reduces economic opportunities, and contributes to China’s global power-projection ambitions. Addressing these disparities is essential not only for military deterrence but also for maintaining economic and strategic stability. Read the full analysis here.
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Optics
(Photo credit: Tatyana Makeyeva/AFP/Getty Images.) A damaged apartment building in a residential complex following a drone attack in the village of Sapronovo in the Moscow region on March 11, 2025. |
Recommended Reading
"Ship Wars: Confronting China’s Dual-Use Shipbuilding Empire" by CSIS's Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs. |
This Town Tomorrow
At 10:00 a.m., the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department launches its new podcast: Betting on America. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) will join CSIS's Navin Girishankar to discuss a U.S. ‘tech power playbook,' and more.
Then, at 11:00 a.m., the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department hosts the second episode of Betting on America, welcoming Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) to discuss strategies and policies–from strategic investment, workforce, and export controls–that the U.S. needs to take the pole position across advanced technologies.
Later, at 2:00 p.m., the CSIS Japan Chair and Energy Security and Climate Change Program explore the prospects for a joint energy strategy and collaboration on clean energy between the United States and Japan. |
Video
Today, the CSIS Defense and Security Department held a conversation on the future of European rearmament, nuclear deterrence, and transatlantic relations. CSIS experts discussed what a French nuclear umbrella or Polish nuclear capability would look like as well as the implications for broader NATO defense efforts. Watch the full video here. |
Podcasts
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss the updates to tariffs on Canada and Mexico, bills in Congress aiming to limit presidential authority, and the trade deficit.
Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. |
Smiles
With the recent death of Allman Brothers Band founding member Dickey Betts, there’s been a lot going on in the jam band world to celebrate the seminal southern rock group. Here’s a great example: JRAD’s Scott Metzger with the jam band Taper’s Choice. |
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