Stevenson’s army, September 17

Today is the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787.
Germany is offering the US a Nordstream2 deal.
Reuters first reported planned US sarms sales to Taiwan, now WSJ has more details.
RealClearDefense has more on nuclear weapons modernization — a topic in next week’s exercise.
NYT says Africom wants to expand US drone operations into Kenya.
WaPo reports reduced US journalist presence in China.
DNI now agrees to election briefings.
Vast KGB files declassified.
Brown study documents increased militarization of US police.

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