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This article details how the PLA examines historical precedents (e.g., D-Day, island battles in the Pacific) to shape its doctrine for Taiwan contingency amphibious operations. Planners are even leveraging civilian maritime resources to supplement military logistics.

Analyzing Russia’s war in Ukraine through mid‑2023, the author posits that despite battlefield losses and Western sanctions, Putin has maintained domestic support and resilience — leading to a prolonged but stable war stalemate, with no quick resolution in sight.

This historical exploration shows how combatants have frequently attacked religious buildings—dating from the Thirty Years’ War to Soviet-era destruction in Ukraine—as acts of cultural warfare. The rebuilding of churches often lags behind other civil structures, reflecting long-term scars.

On May 21, a constellation of international classical music stars came together to play at Carnegie Hall. These luminaries included the pianists Evgeny Kissin and Lera Auerbach; the Emerson String Quartet; and cellist Steven Isserlis, with violinists Maxim Vengerov and Gidon Kremer. Nearly three hours of great music-making from these ten musicians, performing works by six composers, were followed by a gorgeous gala dinner in the spacious Rohatyn banquet room in the Hall.