Stevenson’s army, August 5

– The administration announced a $750 million arms sale to Taiwan, its first.

– Reuters says a new arms transfer policy will be coming soon, with added human rights criteria.

– CRS has an updated report on the congressional process in arms sales.

– China may have converted ferries for amphibious operations.

– Politico explains how HAC Chair Delauro gets her bills approved. [This reinforces my point that appropriations and armed services are the rare committees that know how to pass controversial legislation.]

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