Stevenson’s army, September 28

Politico excerpts a chapter from the new biography of Jim Baker, with a clever “7 rules for running Washington.”
WaPo says US has threatened to leave the embassy in Baghdad.
WaPo also reports on the Turkish navy’s new “Blue Homeland” plans.
Lawfare piece argues Iran has a clever gray zone strategy.

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