Prologue Journal – Page 39406 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Defense Department’s Afghanistan After Action Review

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement on the Defense Department’s Afghanistan after action review. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3354951/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-the-defense-departments/

Are Iran, Hezbollah risking direct confrontation with Israel? – analysis

Jerusalem Post While neither may be directly responsible for the rocket attacks, Hezbollah controls southern Lebanon and attacks from there are linked to the wider threat in the North. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738631

Ending Russia’s war against Ukraine: Scenarios from Israel’s experiences – opinion

Jerusalem Post Is it not possible that, like in Lebanon, an accommodation that is unacceptable today will become feasible tomorrow? https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-738625

India should wean itself off Russian influence and claim its rightful place in US camp

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Amid rising global tensions, India should abandon its stance of perceived neutrality and formally acknowledge its foreign policy tilt towards the US. But first, India and the US must address the kinks in their…

‘Pointless’ to Pressure Russia Over Jailed U.S. Reporter – Moscow

Moscow Times U.S. President Biden has called for Evan Gershkovich’s release, with the White House calling the charges against him “ridiculous.” https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/06/pointless-to-pressure-russia-over-jailed-us-reporter-moscow-a80745

You Don’t Need a Banking Crisis for a Financial Meltdown

Wall Street Journal Post-2008 regulations may save us from a bank panic. The danger is every other financial institution. https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-dont-need-a-banking-crisis-for-a-financial-meltdown-regulation-credit-suisse-svb-venture-capital-hedge-funds-nonbanks-54485d5c

DOD Official Discusses Strengthening the Industrial Base

Defense.gov Defense Department officials are focused on understanding the industrial base and what it would take to expand production, as well as finding better ways to collaborate with industry. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3354413/dod-official-discusses-strengthening-the-industrial-base/

Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers Meet in China After Thaw

New York Times The high-level talks were a sign that the regional rivals were moving ahead with an agreement to re-establish relations, mediated last month by Beijing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-iran-meeting.html

Russia’s Wagner Chief Says Cemetery for Fighters ‘Growing’

Moscow Times The mercenary group’s forces have been spearheading Russia’s offensives in eastern Ukraine, taking heavy losses. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/06/russias-wagner-chief-says-cemetery-for-fighters-growing-a80744

German banks hit by wave of complaints from savers

Reuters Through a review of official data, Reuters exclusively revealed that complaints from consumers about banks and other financial firms in Germany rose by a fifth last year as regulators attempt to build trust in the sector. The post German banks hit by wave of complaints from savers appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/german-banks-hit-by-wave-of-complaints-from-savers/