Stevenson’s army, June 30

WSJ says China wants to “tame” wolf warrior image.
Gen Miller warns of deteriorating situation in Afghanistan.
NYT says Kabul airport is key, explains role of Turkey.
Journalist says US defeat in Afghanistan was foreseeable.
The House voted Tuesday repeal both the 1991 Gulf war AUMF and the 1957 authorization for troops in the Middle East to fight communism.
 The 1957 measure, part of the “Eisenhower Doctrine,” was the subject of my Harvard senior thesis, so attention must be paid.
SAIS prof Frank Gavin discusses the tensions between economic and security policies.

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