The European fallout from the nuclear sub deal spreads to Germany. According to DW: German minister: Submarine dispute is ‘a wake-up call’ stating that Europe “cannot exclusively rely on others” sparking rumors of an independent European Military. In addition, The Australian Strategic Policy Institute reports in, Australia’s nuclear submarines and AUKUS: the view from Jakarta that Indonesia views the deal cautiously as they are concerned about a “the continuing arms race and military buildup in the region.” The Royal United Service Institute asks the question, Afghanistan: A Safe Haven for Global Jihadism Once More? Answer, probably. But if you ask Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio on Generation Jihad’s latest podcast, Episode 56 — The Resurrection of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan the answer is definitely. Regardless, not much has changed as the Taliban’s finances will rely on drugs, ores and China – Asia Times. To that end India seizes $2.7 bln Afghan heroin haul amid Kabul takeover chaos – Reuters. And for something different, The New York Times reports: Endangered African Penguins, With Multiple Bee Stings, Are Found Dead. The endangered species numbers have reportedly declined due to over fishing in the region and scientists have never seen anything like this before. All of this and more in Today’s Daily Dump.
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September 21, 2021
Australia’s nuclear submarines and AUKUS: the view from Jakarta – The Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Nuclear propulsion and the future of Australia’s submarine force (2016) – The Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Podcast: SHIFTING MENTAL GEARS: PHILIP CAPUTO (ON WRITING) – A Better Peace
#Reviewing How to Think Like an Officer – The Strategy Bridge
Afghanistan: A Safe Haven for Global Jihadism Once More? – Royal United Service Institute
Summit Gives Biden Chance to Nudge Post-Soviet States Toward Democracy – RAND
Podcast: Episode 56 — The Resurrection of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan – Long War Journal
Islamic State bombs Taliban convoys in eastern Afghanistan – Long War Journal
When America’s All-Volunteer Force Loses a War – War on the Rocks
The Biden Administration Needs to Act Fast to Reset Relations with France – War on the Rocks
The Cave – Honourable Mention | ADC Sci-Fi Writing Competition – The Forge
9/20/2021 National Security and Korean News and Commentary – Small Wars Journal
Don’t Diss the French – Center for Strategic and International Studies
Strengthening European Deterrence and Defense: NATO, Not European Defense Autonomy, is the Answer – Center for Strategic and International Studies
Mission Creep at the Development Finance Corporation – Center for Strategic and International Studies
Why has Sudan decided to hand over al-Bashir to the ICC? – Institute for Security Studies
Australian documents showed French submarine project was at risk for years – Reuters
India seizes $2.7 bln Afghan heroin haul amid Kabul takeover chaos – Reuters
Taliban say no al Qaeda or ISIS in Afghanistan (LOL) – Reuters
EU backs France in submarine dispute, asking: Is America back? – Reuters
Philippines supports Australia nuclear sub pact to counter China – Reuters
Haitian journey to Texas border starts in South America – AP
EXPLAINER: Chinese builder’s debt struggle rattles investors – AP
The Latest: Pakistan says no rush to recognize Taliban gov’t – AP
Poland slams Belarus, sends extra troops to border – DW
German minister: Submarine dispute is ‘a wake-up call’ – DW
Sudan military says a ‘failed’ coup attempt is under control – DW
Turkey’s latest attack on PKK militant in Iraqi Kurdistan meant as show of strength – Al Monitor
Islamic State leader in Sinai surrenders to Egyptian authorities – Al Monitor
Egypt develops ambitious projects to meet growing water needs – Al Monitor
Pentagon says drone strike near Syria’s Idlib targeted al-Qaeda official – Al Monitor
China: the overly sensitive superpower – Asia Times
Taliban’s finances will rely on drugs, ores and China – Asia Times
China set to test a thorium reactor in Gobi desert – Asia Times
Iran sharply divided on recognizing the Taliban – Asia Times
Endangered African Penguins, With Multiple Bee Stings, Are Found Dead – The New York Times
Europe Rights Court Rules Russia Responsible For Litvinenko Death – Radio Free Europe
Watch: The Untouchable: How Kadyrov Maintains His Tight Grip On Chechnya – Radio Free Europe
The Middle East’s Jihadists Are Copying the Taliban Model – Foreign Policy
The Taliban Don’t Need the West – Foreign Policy
China throws a wrench into a transpacific trade pact – The Economist
Will the Real Army Leaders Please Stand Up? – Grounded Curiosity
The British way in AI warfare. – Wavell Room
Gazprom Rejects Gas Transit Increase as Europe Faces Winter Fuel Crisis – The Moscow Times
Revenge of the State: Freedom House Finds Tech Increasingly Serves Authoritarian Ends – Just Security
Making Sense of North Korea’s Missile Test – United States Institute of Peace
What Can the Taliban Learn From Past Afghan Conquests and Collapses? – United States Institute of Peace
Five B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Are Now In Final Assembly – The Drive
The Navy’s New Refueling Drone Just Provided Gas to a F-35 – Popular Mechanics
Is this the end for the MQ-9 Reaper? – Popular Mechanics
Tianzhou ship launches and docks with Chinese space station – Space Flight Now
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