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The DSR Daily is a daily news podcast cover the foreign policy and national security news. Each weekday morning, Riley Fessler, Minnah Stein, and David Rothkopf will bring you the latest as covered by the best media outlets from around the world.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jan 23, 2023 • 12min
January 23, 2023: Germany won't block Leopard tanks, Power outages in Pakistan, and Eritrean troops leave Tigray
The two hundred-twentieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Ukraine war: Germany won't block export of its Leopard 2 tanks, foreign minister saysPower outage plunges Pakistan into darknessEritrea troops leave historic Tigray city as US hails 'withdrawal'Kishida vows unprecedented scope of steps to lift the birthrateCanada settles residential school reparations lawsuitRussia expels Estonia ambassador amid ‘destroyed’ relationsBurkina Faso: 66 women and children freed after kidnap by armed assailantsGirl asks police to test cookie for DNA proof of Santa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2023 • 12min
January 20, 2023: Peru protests go to Lima, Ukraine asks for tanks, and Western Companies continue to operate in Russia
The two hundred-nineteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:Peru: Anti-government protests move from regions to LimaDefense leaders meet amid dissent over tanks for UkraineMajority of Western companies doing business as usual in Russia, study findsCost of living: Japan inflation jumps to new 41-year highIndia to ‘encourage greater investments’ in crisis-hit Sri LankaDRC militia kills 7, sparks backlash against UN peacekeepersExclusive: Brazil launches first anti-deforestation raids under Lula bid to protect AmazonAustralia's 'Toadzilla': Record-breaking cane toad found in Queensland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2023 • 11min
The DSR Daily Brief: January 19. 2023: New Zealand's Prime Minister Resigns, tanks to Ukraine and strikes in France
The two hundred-eighteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode:New Zealand’s Ardern, an icon to many, to step downFrench strikes against pension reform bring trains, buses, schools to haltU.S., Germany head for showdown over tanks for UkraineChampagne, chocolates and gold: EU Parliament chief reveals massive gift haulTwo dead, dozens injured in stampede at Gulf Cup in Iraq’s BasraPoland ready to send tanks without Germany’s consent, PM says2 Swedes get lengthy sentences in Russia espionage caseLondon takes aim at public urination with splash-back paint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2023 • 11min
January 18, 2023: Iran death sentences, projecting China's COVID deaths, and a helicopter crash in Ukraine
The two hundred-seventeenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeIran protests: 15 minutes to defend yourself against the death penaltyChina’s Covid-19 deaths expected to hit 36,000 a day during CNYBrovary helicopter crash kills interior minister, top officials, childrenNobel winner Maria Ressa, news outlet cleared of tax evasionBrazil: Lula dismisses 40 residence guards after riotsAid groups urge debt cancellation to ease Ghana’s economic woesQatargate: Pier Antonio Panzeri admits guilt, strikes plea dealMichigan man's memory lapse leads to twin lottery jackpots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2023 • 12min
January 17, 2023: China's population falls, the US trains Ukrainians, and a potential new truce in Yemen
The two hundred-sixteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeChina's population falls for first time since 1961The US begins training in Germany and Oklahoma for Ukrainian soldiersUN Yemen envoy indicates new truce may be agreedPeru extends state of emergency in protest-hit citiesBelarus starts trial of opposition leader TsikhanouskayaKenya declares war on millions of birds after they raid cropsRohingya refugees suffer widespread police abuse: Human Rights WatchEndangered chimp born at zoo in England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2023 • 12min
January 13, 2023: Nukes in South Korea, Covid in China, and Rifts in the Russian Military
The two hundred-fifteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeIn a first, South Korea declares nuclear weapons a policy optionCovid cases in China touch 900 million - studyRifts in Russian military command seen amid Ukraine fightingJapan: Ex-PM Shinzo Abe assassin suspect formally indictedGhana increases salaries by 30 percent amid economic woesSpain drops sedition charge against ex-Catalan leaderArgentina's inflation rate at 95%, highest since 1991Suitcase lost by airline turns up four years later, after detour to Honduras Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2023 • 13min
January 12, 2023: Brazil protests fizzle, Peru protests metastasize, and COVID for New Years
The two hundred-fourteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeBrazil riots: Despite rising fears, new round of protests flopPeru anti-government protests spread, with clashes in CuscoChinese warned not to visit elderly relatives as Covid spreads from citiesECJ rules against Polish workplace LGBTQ discriminationAustralia finalising new security pact with Papua New GuineaDR Congo says Rwanda using refugees for 'political purposes'Malaysia says it could stop palm oil exports to EU after new curbsForest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2023 • 12min
January 11, 2023: Arrests in Brazil, Investigations in Peru, and a warning about Taiwan
The two hundred-twelfth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeBrazil riots: Arrests ordered for top officials after capital stormedPeru launches 'genocide' probe after deadly protestsChina renews threat, warns Taiwan independence will be ‘punished’Six lightly wounded in central Paris knife attackBritish police probe uranium package seized at Heathrow AirportEthiopia’s Tigray forces say they hand over heavy weaponsExclusive: Myanmar junta chief family assets found in Thai drug raidAirport Security Finds 'Emotional Support' Boa Constrictor in Carry-on Bag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2023 • 12min
January 10, 2023: Bolsonaro in Florida, Nigerian insecurity, and the Three Amigos summit
The two hundred-eleventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeWhere is Bolsonaro? In hospital, his wife saysInsecurity could derail Nigeria polls, election commission warnsBiden, López Obrador, Trudeau meet in Mexico City for summitChina suspends visas for South Koreans over COVID curbsRomanian court to rule on ex-kickboxer Tate's challenge to detentionUganda set to declare end of Ebola outbreakPeru protests: 17 dead in fresh clashes as calls grow for President Boluarte to resignThese 10 words have been 'banished' for 2023 - and there are some you use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 2023 • 11min
January 9, 2023: Brazil's insurrection
The two hundred-tenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the EpisodeChina Covid: More than 88 million people in Henan infected, official saysIranians protest in front of Karaj prison as more executions loomNigeria: Gunmen abduct more than 30 in train station attackGermany garages searched in suspected chemical attack plotPro-Bolsonaro rioters storm Brazil’s top government officesBrazil Congress storming: How did we get here?Bolsonaro Supporters Lay Siege to Brazil’s CapitalBrazil launches sweeping probe after pro-Bolsonaro riotsCanadian province's most inappropriate 911 calls include clogged drain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


