I have more time to read than usual, and I found several additional items worth seeing. Enjoy!
Lawfare writers note several emergency authorities not yet used in the pandemic.
Daily Beast says SecDef Esper has had his Rumsfeld moment.
Politico names the Fox News contributors being considered for the key USD Policy job.
Professors use quantitative analysis to conclude that apparent liberal views of journalists don’t affect what they cover.
China scholar sees rough days ahead for Beijing.
IISS has new analysis of BRI program.
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