Stevenson’s army, June 3

– Middle East experts anticipate a new Israeli government.

-China experts wonder whether PRC can rebuild its soft power.

– Stanford scholar anticipates  PRC move against Taiwan.

– UK experts worry about new military technologies.

-WaPo discusses the geriatric Senate.

– Think tank blasts US security assistance to Afghanistan.

And here, for your review, the budget documents for US international affairs programs.

PS: I’m told that the links don’t work. Try these:
Function 150 budget
Emerging technologies
Afghanistan security assistance

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