Stevenson’s army, May 6

– Austin reverses SOLIC elevation.

-Treasury warns of debt limit return.

-Poll says 2/3 support Afghanistan withdrawal.

– Two views on Taiwan: worry in DC, “cool it” in Taiwan.

-Foreign Service Journal reports on Arctic diplomacy.

– Fred Kaplan reports on Saudi-Iranian talks.

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