Stevenson’s army, September 1

On this 81st anniversary of the Nazi attack on Poland that started WW2 in Europe, here is some news.
– US government has declassified the “6 assurances” the Reagan administration made to Taiwan. [Only the FT had the story, but here are the documents.]
– President Trump has routinely said, including last night, that he sent National Guard troops to Kenosha and calmed the situation. In fact, no federal action was taken, and the troops were deployed under an interstate agreement. Trump really doesn’t understand the law under which the Guard operates.
– NYT notes how few officers of color have been general officers in the Marine Corps.
– The Hill explains the crazy month Congress faces.
-House Democrats threaten subpoenas to get State/Defense testimony on Afghanistan.

– Opposition party won elections in Montenegro, with complications for NATO.

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