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The CSIS Commission on CVE
Tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, the CSIS Commission on Countering Violent Extremism will launch with remarks by Commission Cochair, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The event will be webcast live, you can watch it here [ http://bit.ly/1XIIr46 ] or later ON Demand.

And, as the Washington Post \u2019s Elise Viebeck reported [ http://wapo.st/1oDrtbH ] in an exclusive today, the Commission (Cochaired by Mr. Blair and former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta) will produce a report that is designed to provide a comprehensive view of the different dimensions associated with the issue of violent extremism for the next President of the United States, as well as European leaders. The Commission report will be issued at the end of July, following the Republican and Democratic political conventions.

Dive Deeper: For a full list of the CSIS Commission on Countering Violent Extremism, click here [ http://bit.ly/1Rjy2Jv ] .

Another Piece of the Puzzle
As the Washington Post \u2019s Simon Denyer reports [ http://wapo.st/1UioYaH ] today, exclusive images from CSIS\u2019s Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) show that China may be building a powerful new radar system on Cuarteron Reef in the South China Sea.

Meanwhile, Reuters\u2019 Ben Blanchard and David Brunnstrom report [ http://reut.rs/1RjxfIt ] that China has signaled that there will be no South China Sea backdown, as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits the US this week.


Minister Yi will deliver remarks [ http://bit.ly/21ao45t ] at CSIS this Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Dive Deeper: CSIS\u2019s Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) published a comprehensive feature today, \u201cAnother Piece of the Puzzle: China Builds New Radar Facilities in the Spratly Islands [ http://bit.ly/1Qu9YQR ] .\u201d

Cease-Fire Announced
The US and Russia today announced plans for a cease-fire in Syria, as the New York Times \u2019s Mark Landler reports [ http://nyti.ms/1Rjx5Rw ] .

Dive Deeper: The Atlantic Council\u2019s Fred Kempe has published an \u201cExclusive Middle East Dispatch [ http://bit.ly/1RjxByU ] \u201d featuring former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley.

In that Number
13 million
The number of jobs that were created in China\u2019s urban areas in 2015.
Source: The Department of the Treasury via Medium [ https://medium.com/@USTreasury/the-importance-of-china-s-transition-to-smarter-growth-c662f8e8bb1a#.2y6ranhwc ] .

Critical Quote
\u201cIt shows that the Chinese are moving to be a leader in space\u2014if not the leader.\u201d
\u2014James Lewis, director of the CSIS Strategic Technology Program, on China\u2019s ongoing combination of civilian and military projects to accelerate its space programs.
Source: CNBC [ http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/18/chinas-space-missions-in-2016-tied-to-military-ambitions.html ] .

One to Watch


( Photo Credit: AP. )
Zeina Karam (@zkaram [ https://twitter.com/zkaram ] ) has been named [ http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/ap-appoints-zeina-karam-news-director-lebanon-syria-36864587 ] the Associated Press\u2019s news director for Lebanon and Syria. Zeina has been the AP\u2019s Beirut bureau chief since 2014. For the latest news out of the Levant, Zeina is one to watch.

Optics
Vice News released Superbugs: The Dark Side of India\u2019s Drug Boom [ https://youtu.be/ASBeOZlujSw ] today. This documentary explores the impact of India\u2019s booming pharmaceutical sector on local populations.

Highly Recommended
New York magazine cover story by Rebecca Traister, who writes that \u201cThe Single American Woman [ http://thecut.io/1RjuarY ] \u201d is the most powerful voter this year.

CSIS Today
Today, CSIS hosted a discussion on Russia\u2019s economy and the implications for Russia\u2019s future after its economic slowdown and the slump in oil prices. Catch the expert talk here [ http://csis.org/event/russias-economy-and-implications-russias-future ] .

CSIS Tomorrow
Watch tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. as CSIS launches the Commission on Countering Violent Extremism [ http://csis.org/event/csis-commission-countering-violent-extremism ] , with keynote remarks by Tony Blair, cochair and former UK prime minister. And after, Gloria Steele, senior deputy assistant administrator at the US Agency for International Development, will discuss her work [ http://csis.org/event/careers-development-featuring-gloria-steele ] to develop USAID\u2019s country strategy. Finally, at 1:30 p.m., join us for \u201cThe Global Refugee and Humanitarian Crisis: Implications for International Development [ http://csis.org/event/global-refugee-and-humanitarian-crisis-implications-international-development ] ,\u201d with opening remarks from Andrew Natsios, director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs.

This Town Tomorrow
Join the Stimson Center tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. as they release their latest report, Grading Process on US Drone Policy [ http://www.stimson.org/content/grading-progress-us-drone-policy ] . The report contains a detailed report card to \u201cgrade\u201d this progress and describes the steps taken by the administration to address existing shortcomings in US law, policy, and practice.

CSIS on Demand
Catch this fascinating conference [ http://csis.org/event/north-korea-human-condition-and-security-nexus ] on North Korean human rights and security issues, held last week at CSIS. All-star speakers discussed accountability for North Korean human rights abuse, featured new data and research, and examined the link between human and national security. They also investigated policy prospects for 2016 as the international community looks to formulate practical solutions.

Sounds
Foreign Affairs released a new podcast yesterday called How to Su [ http://foreignaffairs.podbean.com/e/how-to-survive-slow-growth-part-1-with-larry-summers-zachary-karabell-and-anne-kreuger/?token=b3e4a5fb9538aa64f2baafa449caedc3 ] rvive Slow Growth: Part 1 [ http://foreignaffairs.podbean.com/e/how-to-survive-slow-growth-part-1-with-larry-summers-zachary-karabell-and-anne-kreuger/?token=b3e4a5fb9538aa64f2baafa449caedc3 ] , featuring guests Larry Summers, Zachary Karabell, and Anne Kreuger.

I Like It Like That
Eye-catching things in CSIS's orbit

Former BuzzFeed president Jon Steinberg is launching a business channel for millennials. And as Business Insider reports [ http://read.bi/1oYWPcP ] , Steinberg thinks the days of big audiences are over. Steinberg\u2019s ideas for distribution are also interesting. There\u2019s no launch date yet, but the concept itself is being covered.

Smiles
\u201cWell, well, well, you can never tell\u2026\u201d

Just when you thought the Grateful Dead was, well, dead, they are back. This time they are the Dead & Company. And the \u201cCompany\u201d is a brilliant addition indeed. Leave it to Bob Weir to breathe life and a bright new countenance via the addition of pop star John Mayer.

Mayer, born in 1977 (one of the Dead\u2019s best years ever with Jerry Garcia at the helm) has sold over 20 million albums over the past decade. He has a unique way of setting current standards with his music as a contemporary pop star while paying homage to his favorite music of the past.

And it turns out he is a perfect fit with the Dead & Company. Watch this blistering smile [ http://bit.ly/1oYqjY8 ] of a \u201cShakedown Street\u201d performed live on the Tonight show a few nights back.

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