January 2024

TL/DR - Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and the subsequent lack of information disclosure has raised questions about the Biden administration's commitment to transparency. Austin was hospitalized on January 1 due to complications from an elective procedure, but neither the White House nor his top deputy were informed until three…

TL/DR - The US Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting proposals for uranium enrichment services to establish a domestic supply of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), which is key to deploying advanced nuclear reactors. HALEU is not currently commercially available from US-based suppliers. The DOE's efforts are part of President Biden’s…

TL/DR - The article discusses the rise in violent threats and acts of intimidation against government officials since the 2020 election, which is impacting preparations for the 2024 campaign. The threats are reportedly leading to concerns about actual physical harm and influencing decision-making processes, posing risks to democracy. Several…

TL/DR - The podcast episode discusses the role of US and Chinese domestic politics in shaping the relationship between the two countries. This topic has become increasingly significant yet under-researched, particularly since Xi Jinping's rise to power in China in 2012. The discussion is led by Dr. Evan Medeiros, an expert in Chinese foreign…