Stevenson’s army, February 6

– FP says political ambassadors are forcing out career DCMs.
-NY Fed report warns of cyber attack consequences.
-IAEA says no new Iranian violations of JCPOA.
-Navy has greatly increased FONOPS in South China Sea.
-Here’s a report on the House defense panel hearing on defense innovation.
-AP reports on the slow-motion divorce from Iraqi military.

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