Technology, Economics, And Governance News Roundup | August 12-19
Rachel Moltz
Tue, 09/13/2022 – 14:38
In this week’s edition, The Washington Post looks back on the road to war in Ukraine, the US announces a $775 million aid package to Ukraine, Nancy Pelosi’s visit alters the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, the Department of Energy allocates $45 million to secure the grid, and DEF CON attendees aim to make election equipment more secure. Additionally, carbon tech draws record funding, US state attorney generals push back against ESG investment, the State Department offers a reward for information about Conti members, and TikTok prepares for the midterm elections.
Industrial Policy & International Security
Road to war: U.S. struggled to convince allies, and Zelensky, of risk of invasion | The Washington Post
In the year leading up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Biden Administration was increasingly concerned by the picture US intelligence painted of Putin’s intentions. This time last summer, analysts believed Russia’s window of opportunity–underwritten by their regional energy dominance, economic resiliency, and leadership transitions in Europe–was closing and an invasion was increasingly likely. US government officials initiated a campaign in Europe to reinvigorate NATO in support of Ukraine but faced …read more
Source:: Hoover Institution