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EVENT: Beijing's Axis of Chaos
Today, China is the driving force behind much of the chaos we see around the world — from supporting rogue regimes such as Russia, Iran, and North Korea, to meddling in the Middle East, and interfering in America’s upcoming presidential election. FDD's China Program hosts a panel discussion featuring Matt Pottinger, FDD China Program Chairman and former Deputy National Security Advisor to discuss what steps can the US and its allies take to counter this unprecedented challenge.
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Bradley Bowman
CMPP Senior Director
Elaine K. Dezenski
CEFP Senior Director and Head
Max Lesser
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Read Full BriefToday In Issues:
FDD Research & Analysis
- "McMaster and Bowman on the Axis of Aggressors and Cold War 2.0," FDD's Foreign Podicy
- Video, audio, and transcript: "Beijing’s Axis of Chaos," FDD Event
- "South Africa Is Not Pro-Palestinian, It’s Pro-Hamas," The Algemeiner
- "The United States continues to feel the repercussions of Oct. 7," Jewish News Syndicate
- "War fatigue settles among Palestinians," Jewish News Syndicate
- "Hamas-Supporting Grandson of Mandela Unable to Enter UK," FDD Policy Brief
- "Awaiting Israel’s strike, Tehran pushes propaganda to cushion the blow," FDD's Long War Journal
- "Hezbollah anti-tank and rocket fire strike northern Israel; Halevi visits Lebanon front," FDD's Long War Journal
- "Dutch Parliament Votes to Designate PFLP Front Samidoun as a Terrorist Group," FDD Flash Brief
- "Germany to Send More Weapons to Israel," FDD Flash Brief
- "Presidents of Iran and Russia Tout Growing Ties," FDD Flash Brief
- "Israel SitRep: October 11, 2024," FDD Israel at War Situation Report
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