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Awkward visits with China. With Chinese President Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit approaching, Jeffrey Bader buzzes through the past visits by Chinese leaders. His take: “So one should be skeptical that a visit by a Chinese president comes at a uniquely difficult time and that the stakes are critical.
In fact, the nature of the U.S.-China relationship is such that visits to Washington always seem to come at uniquely difficult times.”Saddam’s shadow. Aaron Zelin hosts Kyle Orton on the latest episode of his Jihadology podcast to talk about Saddam’s use and abuse of Islam throughout his reign It’s really interesting. Have a listen!
Carrier air wing love. Tim Walton previews a forthcoming study on carriers that you should definitely be looking out for over at CIMSEC.
Airpower unleashed. Over at RCD, Mackenzie Eaglen lays out the Air Force’s vision for …