Stevenson’s army, March 5

-WSJ has a partial tick-tock on Biden’s first use of force.

WH says Biden is willing to have new AUMF.

Vox reports on internal Afghanistan debate.

David Sanger assesses Biden’s MO. 

Colin Kahl hearing report.

Just Security gets  troop numbers declassified. Even more here.

Lots of numbers and new reports at Cost of War project.

Fed blocked Myanmar fund transfer.

Naval War College prof opposes NSA/Cyber Command split.

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