Stevenson’s army, October 15

The Army has released its previously secret study of how bases came to be named after Confederates.
Former Time Pentagon correspondent surveys the sad history of procurement reform.
Defense News slams DOD’s OCO slush fund.
Paul PIllar says Tuump continues to politicize intelligence
Administration now wants think tanks to disclose foreign funding.

FP’s China hand says Xi now has key agenda setting power for party meetings.
UK’s Chatham House has backgrounder on Somalia.
Russia says no nuke deal before election.

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