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Book Event: America’s Great-Power Opportunity

In his new book, Ali Wyne draws on three years of intense research and dozens of interviews that he conducted in 2020—including with many individuals who now serve in the Biden administration—to examine “great-power competition” as a framework for orienting U.S. foreign policy.

Event by Kathleen McInnis and Ali Wyne — July 5, 2022

China Readies to Launch Its Newest, Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier

Satellite imagery from June 14 reveals that the launch of China’s third aircraft carrier, the Type 003, is imminent. The vessel’s flight deck has been cleared of equipment and decorated with pennant flags and banners, and the ship’s dry dock has been flooded.

Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Brian Hart — June 15, 2022

Spotlight on Damage to Ukraine’s Agricultural Infrastructure since Russia’s Invasion

Destruction to Ukraine’s agricultural infrastructure threatens Ukraine’s food security—and global food security. Satellite imagery shows a deliberate attack on a food warehouse near Kyiv and a destroyed bridge in one of the most agriculturally productive regions of Ukraine.

Commentary by Caitlin Welsh , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Jennifer Jun , and Emma Dodd — June 15, 2022

Spotlight on Damage to Ukraine’s Farms amid the Russia-Ukraine War

High-resolution satellite imagery of attacks on Ukraine’s agriculture sector suggest that Russia is attempting to restrict Ukrainian civilians’ access to food and prevent Ukraine, an agricultural powerhouse, from producing and exporting food to global markets.

Commentary by Caitlin Welsh , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Jennifer Jun , and Emma Dodd — June 9, 2022

China Gears Up to Launch Its Third Aircraft Carrier

China is gearing up to launch its largest, most advanced aircraft carrier, the Type 003. Satellite imagery from May 31 shows the dry dock housing the carrier has been cleared of other shipbuilding projects, leaving an open path for the vessel to enter the Yangtze River.

Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Brian Hart — June 2, 2022

Spotlight on Civilian Harm in the Mariupol Theater Airstrike

A Russian airstrike destroyed the Mariupol Drama Theater on March 16, trapping hundreds of civilians who had taken refuge inside the building. Targeting of the theater is consistent with Russia’s pattern of attacking non-military objects and locations.

Commentary by Jacob Kurtzer , ​Marti Flacks , Matthew P. Funaiole , and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — March 21, 2022

Big Military Upside to China’s New Bridge across Pangong Lake

Satellite imagery shows China is making progress on constructing a bridge over Pangong Lake that could significantly speed up the movement of Chinese military forces along the hotly contested China-India border.

Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole , Brian Hart , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Smarika Bista — March 10, 2022